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Use of GI BIOTICS 100B UFC to Improve Intestinal Health in Older Adults
Sponsor: Universidad de Almeria
Summary
Type of study: Clinical Trial. Main objective: To study the effect of daily consumption of the probiotic (GI BIOTICS 100B UFC) on intestinal inflammatory markers, intestinal microbiota, intestinal health, body composition and sports performance in older adults for 8 weeks. Participant Population/Health Conditions: The study will involve 44 sedentary men with a body mass index \> 25 kg/m2 and aged between 60 and 75 years. Participants Will: Be randomised into one of two groups: consumption of a placebo capsule (comparison group) and consumption of GI BIOTICS 100B UFC daily for a period of 8 weeks (experimental group). Provide feces and blood samples before and after the 8-week intervention. Undergo analysis of these samples using advanced techniques to understand the effect of the consumption of the probiotic. Undergo a submaximal stress test and muscle strength will be measured using a handgrip dynamometer.
Official title: Use of GI BIOTICS 100B UFC to Improve Intestinal Health and Sports Performance in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
60 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2024-06-01
Completion Date
2025-03
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
GI BIOTICS 100B UFC
Consumption of GI BIOTICS 100B UFC.
Placebo Consumption
Consumption of a placebo capsule.
Locations (1)
Universidad de Almería
Almería, Spain