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Supplementation With GKEX Sports Probiotic Combo for Muscle Gain and Fat Loss Assessment

Sponsored by National Taiwan Sport University

About this trial

Last updated 2 years ago

Study ID

22-022

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Yes

Accepting

18-75 Years
20 to 39 Years
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 3 years ago

What is this trial about?

Objective: To discuss the "GKEX Sports Probiotics Combination (hereinafter referred to as GKEX)", a product commissioned by Grape King Biotechnology Co., Ltd., and its effects on increasing muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance and improving body composition when combined with resistance exercise training. Method: The experiment adopts a double-blind design. After screening, 52 subjects (20 males and 32 females) were randomly divided into two groups, each with 10 males and 16 females: (1) placebo without GKEX probiotics Capsule group (Placebo) (2 capsules/day), (2) GKEX group (GKEX) (1x1010 CFU/capsule, 2 capsules/day). All subjects received daily supplementation samples for 6 weeks and received resistance exercise training three times a week. Before the intervention and 6 weeks after the intervention, the diet evaluation, systemic and resistive body composition, muscle ultrasound, muscle strength, maximum oxygen uptake, explosive power, anaerobic power, etc. were detected respectively.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- The tissues and organs of the body are functioning normally

- no disease, fatigue, or weakness

- independent and flexible activities

No

Exclusion Criteria

- With a history of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, metabolic disease, asthma or cancer diagnosed by a physician

- BMI≧27

- Who have taken anti-inflammatory analgesics or acute and chronic diseases within one month, etc.,

- The students and related stakeholders guided by the host of this plan

- Who have the habit of smoking and drinking

- Within two weeks Have used probiotic products in powder, capsule or tablet form (including yogurt, yogurt, Yakult and other related foods)

- Food or allergic to lactic acid bacteria products

- Have had hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery within 2 years (except hernia and polypectomy)

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