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Effect of Diet Supplementation With Amaranth Protein on Mexican Children With Overweight and Obesity
Sponsor: Instituto Potosino De Investigacion Cientifica Y Tecnologica AC
Summary
The state of San Luis Potosí comprises several municipalities with diverse environmental conditions, ranging from semi-tropical to very arid zones. Arid zones have a high rate of childhood with obesity. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation with high-quality protein on the modulation of the gut microbiota.
Official title: Dietary Supplementation With Amaranth Protein Isolate Modu-lates the Gut Microbiota in Children With Overweight and Obe-sity: A Nonrandomized Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2018-03-10
Completion Date
2018-06-30
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
AmProt (amaranth protein isolate)
Groups of children taken 2 g of amaranth protein isolate daily for 90 days
Locations (1)
Dif Muncipal de Mexquitic de Carmona
Mexquitic de Carmona, San Luis Potosí, Mexico