Title
The Effect of Phosphorus on Diet Induced Thermogenesis
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
Lebanese American UniversityStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Imbalance of Constituents of Food Intake HealthyIntervention/Treatment
phosphorus ...Study Participants
23The aim of the trial is to investigate the effect of ingestion of 75g of glucose (with or without phosphorus) on diet induced thermogenesis (using indirect calorimetry) and appetite (using visual analogue scales) in lean and obese healthy subjects
Intervention (500 mg of potassium phosphate) will be administered with 75 g glucose solution and diet induced thermogenesis will be measured afterwards
Placebo (cellulose) will be administered with 75 g glucose solution and diet induced thermogenesis will be measured afterwards
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy Sedentary lifestyle Stable weight for the past 3 months On a balanced diet Exclusion Criteria: Underweight (BMI<18.5) or overweight/obese (BMI≥25) age <18 or > 30 years Inability to give valid consent Presence of a chronic or acute illness. Elevated physical activity level (assesses by the physical activity questionnaire) Heavy smokers (≥1 pack per day). Weight gain or loss of > 3% in the past 3 months History of kidney stones