Middle Age muScle Krill Study

University of Glasgow54 enrolled

Overview

This study will determine the effect of 6 months of supplementation with krill oil on muscle strength and mass in middle-aged adults. The study hypothesis is that krill oil supplementation will increase muscle strength and mass in middle-aged adults.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Sarcopenia

Interventions

Krill oilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Superba krill oil

Vegetable oilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Mixed vegetable oil

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 35 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be 35-60 years old * Have a BMI of less than 35kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * People with diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, seizure disorders, uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90mmHg at baseline measurement), cancer or cancer that has been in remission \<5 years, ambulatory impairments which would limit the ability to perform assessments of muscle function, dementia, on anticoagulant therapy, and/or taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g., steroids). * People who have allergies to seafood, and/or regular consumption of more than 1 portion of oily fish per week. * People who perform regular (\>1 day/week) resistance exercise training.

Locations (1)

University of Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom