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Independent and Synergistic Effect of Spirulina Maxima With Exercise on General Fitness, Lipid Profile and Antioxidant Capacity in Overweight and Obese Subjects
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Supplementation with Spirulina maxima, Washout, and 3 other interventions for Cardiovascular Diseases. Completed, enrolled 52 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that Spirulina maxima intake and a dosed physical activity program will decrease, both independently and synergistically, cardiovascular risks (Dyslipidemias and oxidative stress) in overweight and obese subjects.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Supplementation with Spirulina maxima (4.5 g/d) in capsules during 6 weeks.
2 weeks washout period to each study subject to avoid any possible carryover effect.
Supplementation with placebo (4.5 g/d) in capsules during 6 weeks.
All participants will have a personal isoenergetic diet according to their height, weight, body composition and daily physical activity during 14 weeks
Participants are going to exercise five days a week with the following protocol: Between 5 and 10 min of heating exercise, Between 20-30 min anaerobic exercise and 20-30 min of aerobic exercise (cardiovascular exercise): walking, jogging, running and/or cycling, Three days a week aerobic intensities will be between 60% and 80% and two days between 70% and 90% of the maximum heart rate reserve, and five final minutes of stretching.