Effect of Antioxidant Intake on Cardiovascular Risk

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The general objective of this project is to investigate the acute effect of consuming a dietary supplement combining resveratrol and curcumin on the inflammatory response following the consumption of a high-fat meal in healthy subjects with slightly elevated waist circumference. The study will be undertaken according to a double-blind, cross over, randomized, placebo controlled design and will be conducted at the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) of Laval University. The study will involve a total of 20 healthy subjects (10 men and 10 women. Included subjects will undergo an 6-hour oral fat tolerance, on two separate occasions (one time following dietary supplement consumption and one time following consumption of a placebo). The two test days will be separated by maximum of two weeks. The outcomes are the changes in the plasma levels of inflammatory cytokines in their gene expression.

Detailed Description
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There is increasing evidence showing that inflammation is implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous chronic conditions and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Also, high-fat meals have been shown to induce postprandial oxidative stress and inflammation. Polyphenols are compounds found ubiquitously in plants and are known to regulate many processes like plant growth, reproduction, seed germination as well as resistance to pathogens and predators. They are present in fruits and vegetables and exhibit favorable physiological effects that even if they remain not fully understood, still allow the classification of phenolic compounds as antiinflammatory molecules. Resveratrol is a polyphenol that is found in berries, grapes and red wine among others. Interest for resveratrol as a health-promoting molecule has flourished in recent years as it has been shown to prevent co-morbidities associated with diabetes and CVD. Evidence of the physiological benefits of resveratrol in humans is somewhat limited, but nonetheless supports an antiinflammatory action. There is also an increasing body of evidence supporting the role of curcumin, a polyphenol from the curcuminoid family, as a modulator of the inflammatory pathway.These observations underline the anti-inflammatory potential of curcumin and how it may serve in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions like diabetes and CVD. The general objective of this project is to investigate the acute effect of consuming dietary supplement combining resveratrol and curcumin on the inflammatory response following the consumption of a high-fat meal in healthy individuals with slightly elevated waist girth.

Official Title
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The Effect of Resveratrol and Curcumin on Postprandial Inflammation in Men and Postmenopausal Women

Conditions
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Effect of Resveratrol and Curcumin on Inflammation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: Resveratrol, curcumin
* Dietary Supplement: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Men and postmenopausal women aged between 45-70 years When applicable, menopause will be defined as the absence of menses for at least 1 year Weight stable (for at least three (3) months) Otherwise healthy individuals No medication Waist circumference >=94 cm for men or >=80 cm for women With one (and no more than one) of the following: triglycerides >=1.7 mmol/L HDL-c <=1.03 mmol/L for men and <=1.29 mmol/L for women fasting glucose >=5.6 mmol/L systolic blood pressure >=130 or diastolic blood pressure >=85 mmHg Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of hypertension, CVD, T2D or endocrine disorders Aversion/intolerance to spice ≥ 3 risk factors for the metabolic syndrome (IDF) Fasting triglycerides > 4 mmol/L

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 45 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Triple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Resveratrol, curcumin<br>Subjects will take 2 capsules of resveratrol and curcumin. Thirty (30) minutes later, subjects will be given an oral lipid tolerance test in the form of a fat-rich meal. Blood samples will be collected at different time points. | Dietary Supplement: Resveratrol, curcumin<br> <br> |
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br>Subjects will take 2 capsules of Placebo. Thirty (30) minutes later, subjects will be given an oral lipid tolerance test in the form of a fat-rich meal. Blood samples will be collected at different time points. | Dietary Supplement: Placebo<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in blood levels of anti- and pro-inflammatory markers |  | At the end of the two lipid tolerance tests [week0; week 2] | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in the expression of anti- and pro-inflammatory genes in total blood RNA from white blood cells (WBC) |  | At the end of the two lipid tolerance tests [week0; week 2] | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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inflammation, high fat meal, resveratrol, curcumin, gene expression