Effects of Chronic Leucine Supplemetion on Glucose Homeostasis, Body Compositin, Muscle Mass and Strength of Healthy and Young Subjects

University of Sao Paulo24 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the effects of chronic leucine supplemetion on glucose homeostasis, body compositin, muscle mass and strength of healthy and young subjects

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Effect of Chronic Leucine Supplementation on Glucose Homeostasis, Lipid Profile, Body Composition, and Muscle Mass and Strenght

Interventions

LeucineDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

7,2 g/day during 3 months

AlanineDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

7,2 g/day during 3 months

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-smokers; * Healthy; * Non-users of dietary supplements and drugs * Not engaged in any regular physical activity program Exclusion Criteria: * Vegetarians

Locations (1)

University of São Paulo - School of Physical Education and Sports

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle strenght

Time frame: 3 months

Body composition

Time frame: 3 months

Muscle cross-sectional area

Time frame: 3 months

Secondary Outcomes

Glucose homeostasis

Time frame: 3 months

Lipid profile

Time frame: 3 months

Systemic inflammation

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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