Combining HIIT and n-3 PUFA to Reduce Inflammation and Improve Metabolic Health

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

129 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-09-01

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this project is to understand the combined effects of fish oil and exercise in obesity-associated inflammation. The investigators hypothesize that fish oil will improve gut bacteria profiles, which will in turn potentiate the benefits of an exercise program and improve energy utilization and reduce inflammation and metabolic risk.

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Detailed Description

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Incidence of obesity continues to increase in the United States and worldwide, making its prevention or reduction a public health priority. Nutrition research that can lead to effective prevention strategies is greatly needed. Inflammation is a major underlying cause for obesity, and it is imperative to understand how anti-inflammatory food sources, such as fish oil, could aid in reducing obesity. Moreover, exercise is effective at reducing systemic inflammation and improving insulin resistance. Both exercise and diet can influence health through changes in the gut microbiome; however, no studies have investigated how together these affect gut microbiome and overall metabolic health. The goal is to understand the combined effects of fish oil and exercise in obesity-associated inflammation. The investigators hypothesize that fish oil will improve gut bacteria profiles, which will in turn potentiate the benefits of an exercise program and improve energy utilization and reduce inflammation and metabolic risk. These studies will provide the foundation for development of novel strategies for obesity, inflammation, dyslipidemia and dysglycemia.

The first aim of this study will focus on determining the combined effects of n-3 PUFA and HIIT on improving metabolic risks such as obesity-related markers of inflammation, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.

The investigators will test the hypothesis that n-3 PUFA, in addition to HIIT, will have beneficial effects on energy utilization, as well as obesity-related markers of inflammation, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance.

Aim 2.1: Investigate the influence of n-3 PUFA and HIIT on body weight and composition Aim 2.2: Investigate the influence of n-3 PUFA and HIIT on serum markers associated with obesity Aim 2.3: Investigate influence of n-3 PUFA and HIIT on energy utilization/ markers of insulin resistance

The second aim is to determine the combined effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on improving gut dysbiosis.

The investigators will test the hypothesis that n-3 PUFA supplementation will improve gut microbiota composition and related metabolites, which will result in reduced inflammation and ameliorate the metabolic response to a HIIT exercise intervention in an overweight population.

Aim 1.1: Investigate the influence of n-3 PUFA and exercise on gut microbiota composition

Aim 1.2: Investigate the influence of n-3 PUFA and exercise on microbiota produced metabolites

Participants will be randomly allocated to 1 of 4 treatment groups (n = 120), each balanced for sex, BMI, lipid profile, and dietary intake. The goal is to conduct the study in smaller cohorts, such as 10-15 participants/group (n = 40-60).

Participants will first be allocated to two groups: One group will take 4 grams n-3 PUFA (AlaskOmega®) per day (3000 mg EPA and 1000 mg DHA) and one group will take placebo (safflower oil, AlaskOmega®, from Organic Technologies Inc.) for 4 weeks of initial supplementation.

Following this, one group from the treatment and one from the placebo group (creating 4 groups: (1) placebo + low-intensity training (LIT); (2) n-3 PUFA + LIT; (3) placebo + HIIT; (4) n-3 PUFA + HIIT) will also participate in a 4 x 4 HIIT exercise (4 intervals for 4 min at 85-95% HRmax with 3min active recovery at 50-70% HRmax) program utilizing cycle ergometers on 3 days/week conducted in the research lab and under investigator supervision for 4 weeks while continuing supplementation.

If not asked to exercise, participants will be instructed to maintain their normal level of physical activity but will participate in a time-matched session of low-intensity training (50% HRmax) on 3 days/week conducted in the research lab and under investigator supervision.

All participants will wear a heart rate monitor (Polar H10) provided by TTU throughout the training (HIIT and LIT) to monitor exertion level.

Capsules will be administered in a double-blind fashion and will be identical in appearance. Participants will visit the clinic to pick up capsules. To ensure compliance, subjects will be reminded via phone (text message or phone call based on participant preference) to take their capsules and counts will be conducted when they come in for study visits.

As with any acute metabolic or physiological improvements, beneficial effects of exercise on bacterial taxa and resultant metabolite production are quickly reversed with detraining. Thus, it is of interest to determine if fish consumption can ameliorate the negative metabolic and gut effects of detraining.

At the end of the 4-week intervention (week 8), participants will cease engaging in HIIT or LIT for a 2-week detraining period. Participants will continue taking their assigned supplements.

Conditions

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Obesity Inflammation Human Microbiome Insulin Resistance Dyslipidemias

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Placebo & Flexibility Training (Control)

Subjects will take placebo (safflower oil, AlaskOmega®) for an initial supplementation period of 4 weeks. Participants will continue supplementation and will also engage in low-intensity training (control group) for 30 minutes 3 times/week for 4 weeks. All exercise sessions will be performed on a stationary bike and conducted under investigator supervision. Participants will continue supplementation and will cease low-intensity training for a 2 week follow-up period.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Safflower oil

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 grams safflower oil (AlaskOmega®) per day

Low-intensity training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A low-intensity training exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include consistently cycling at 50% HRmax for 30 min.

Placebo & High-Intensity Interval Training

Subjects will take placebo (safflower oil, AlaskOmega®) for an initial supplementation period of 4 weeks. Participants will continue supplementation and will also engage in a 4 x 4 high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include a 3 min warm up at 15% watt max followed by 4 intervals for 4 min at 65% watt max with 3 min active recovery at 15% watt max . All exercise sessions will be performed on a stationary bike and conducted under investigator supervision. Participants will continue supplementation and cease HIIT training for a 2 week follow-up period.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

High-Intensity Interval Training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 4 x 4 high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include a 3 min warm up at 15% watt max followed by 4 intervals for 4 min at 65% watt max with 3 min active recovery at 15% watt max.

Safflower oil

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 grams safflower oil (AlaskOmega®) per day

n-3 PUFA & Flexibility Training (Control)

Subjects will take 4 grams n-3 PUFA (AlaskOmega®) per day (3000 mg EPA and 1000 mg DHA) for an initial supplementation period of 4 weeks. Participants will continue supplementation and will also engage in low-intensity training (control group) for 30 minutes 3 times/week for 4 weeks. All exercise sessions will be performed on a stationary bike and conducted under investigator supervision. Participants will continue supplementation and cease low-intensity training for a 2 week follow-up period.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 grams n-3 PUFA (AlaskOmega®) per day (3000 mg EPA and 1000 mg DHA)

Low-intensity training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A low-intensity training exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include consistently cycling at 50% HRmax for 30 min.

n-3 PUFA & High-Intensity Interval Training

Subjects will take 4 grams n-3 PUFA (AlaskOmega®) per day (3000 mg EPA and 1000 mg DHA) for an initial supplementation period of 4 weeks. Participants will continue supplementation and will also engage in a 4 x 4 high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include a 3 min warm up at 15% watt max followed by 4 intervals for 4 min at 65% watt max with 3 min active recovery at 15% watt max . All exercise sessions will be performed on a stationary bike and conducted under investigator supervision. Participants will continue supplementation and cease low-intensity training for a 2 week follow-up period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 grams n-3 PUFA (AlaskOmega®) per day (3000 mg EPA and 1000 mg DHA)

High-Intensity Interval Training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 4 x 4 high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include a 3 min warm up at 15% watt max followed by 4 intervals for 4 min at 65% watt max with 3 min active recovery at 15% watt max.

Interventions

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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid

4 grams n-3 PUFA (AlaskOmega®) per day (3000 mg EPA and 1000 mg DHA)

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

High-Intensity Interval Training

A 4 x 4 high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include a 3 min warm up at 15% watt max followed by 4 intervals for 4 min at 65% watt max with 3 min active recovery at 15% watt max.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Safflower oil

4 grams safflower oil (AlaskOmega®) per day

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Low-intensity training

A low-intensity training exercise program 3 days/week for 4 weeks. This will include consistently cycling at 50% HRmax for 30 min.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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AlaskOmega HIIT Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18-65 years old
* Overweight/ Obese (BMI ≥ 25 to ≤ 40 kg/m2)
* Elevated Triglycerides (\>150 mg/dL)
* Prediabetes (fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl)

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with Diabetes or liver disease.
* Taking BP or diabetes medications.
* Received antibiotics medications in the last 6 months.
* Pregnant/ lactating/ Irregular menstrual cycle/ menopausal.
* Currently following a formal/ structured weight loss program.
* Currently taking fish oil.
* Do not have access to smart phone/ computer with internet access.
* Exercise ≥ 1 time/week or a moderate-high score on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
* Feeling uncomfortable riding bike for 30 minutes.
* Claustrophobic or unable to stay under the hood for metabolic testing.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No