Alkaline Ionized Water: Sports Recovery and Inflammation Management

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether consumption of alkaline ionized water is effective for accelerating sports recovery.

Detailed Description
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Alkaline ionized water versus tap water is consumed for one week prior to an exercise challenge, using a cross-over study design.

Official Title
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Alkaline Ionized Water: Sports Recovery and Inflammation Management

Conditions
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Sports Recovery

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Alkaline ionized water
* Other: Tap water


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male Age 25-40 years (inclusive) Body mass index (BMI) between 19.0 and 29.9 kg/m2 (inclusive) Not regularly exercising or participating in team sports. Exclusion Criteria: Bariatric surgery Diagnosed and medicated for diabetes Known serious chronic health condition Serious active illness within past 12 months Major surgery during past 8 weeks Alcohol consumption of more than four standard units/day (for example more than four regular 12-oz beers (5% alcohol), four small 5-oz glasses of wine (12% alcohol), or four 1.5 oz shots of 80-proof spirits) (or more than 28 per week); Regular use of marijuana products for the past three months Regular consumption of energy drinks Diagnosed with any blood clotting disorder or taking clotting factor concentrates. Taking any blood thinners or anticoagulants Taking anti-inflammatory medications on a daily basis (81 mg aspirin is acceptable) Diagnosed with high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medication Use of performance enhancing drugs within the last three months Having consumed prednisone (or related steroid medication) or received a prednisone injection within the last six months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 25 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

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: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Tap water<br>Oral consumption of tap water | Other: Tap water<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: Alkaline ionized water<br>Oral consumption of alkaline ionized water | Other: Alkaline ionized water<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plasma lactate levels | Plasma lactate levels will be measured five times (at 15-minute intervals) within one hour after performing high intensity interval training exercise. | One hour | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Blood Count | Complete blood count with differential will be performed immediately after, and at 1 hour after, performing high intensity interval training exercise. | One hour |