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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Calcium a -Ketoglutarate(AKG-Ca) in Improving Human Aging
Sponsor: Shenzhen Hygieia Biotech Co., Ltd
Summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG) supplementation on biological aging and age-related health indicators in middle-aged and older adults. Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG), a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle, has been investigated for its potential role in modulating aging-related metabolic and cellular pathways. Due to the poor oral bioavailability of free AKG, its stabilized form-calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG)-is used to enhance absorption and additionally provides calcium supplementation benefits. At the population level, there is currently a lack of systematic assessment studies on the effects of CaAKG on human ageing-related indicators. The study will recruit generally healthy adults aged 45 to 75 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CaAKG or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The primary objective is to assess changes in biological aging, as measured by PhenoAge. Secondary outcomes include changes in physical performance, inflammatory markers, glucose and lipid metabolism, ageing-related gene expression, and self-reported quality of life. This trial is designed to provide evidence on the efficacy and safety of CaAKG as a potential dietary intervention to support healthy aging. All participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments. The study has been reviewed and approved by Medical Ethics Committee of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to enrollment.
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate theEffects of Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate Supplementation on BiologicalAging, Physical Performance, and Metabolic Health in Middle-Aged andOlder Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-08-20
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2025-11-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Calcium-a-ketoglutarate
Description: Participants in the intervention group will receive oral calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG) in granular tablet form. Each tablet contains 0.5 grams of CaAKG.Participants will take two tablets twice daily (morning and evening). The total daily dose is 2 grams. The intervention period will last for 12 weeks. CaAKG is a stabilized form of alpha-ketoglutarate that enhances bioavailability and provides supplemental calcium. The tablets are identical in appearance and texture to those in the placebo group to maintain blinding.
Placebo(starch)
Participants in the placebo group will receive oral tablets identical inappearance and texture to the CaAKG tablets, but containing starch with no active calciumalpha-ketoglutarate. Each tablet weighs 0.5 grams. Participants will take two tablets twicedaily (morning and evening), for a total daily intake of 2 grams. The placebo tablets arepackaged and administered in the same manner as the CaAKG tablets to ensure blindingthroughout the 12-weekintervention period.
Locations (1)
Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China