Dose-Response Impact of Glucosyl-Hesperidin (CitraPeak) on Exercise Performance, Blood Flow, Stress, Cognition, and Other Perceptual Indicators
LU IRB#: IRB-24-82
PI: Chad Kerksick, PhD
Description of Study
The aim of the research study is to evaluate the impact of two different doses of CITRAPEAK® supplementation (glucosyl-hesperidin) supplementation on changes in exercise performance, perceptual indicators, blood flow, stress, sleep, and cognition.
Location
Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (Fieldhouse 126)
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301Number of Visits
5Time Commitment
Visits 1: 30 minutes
Visits 2: 2 - 2.5 hours
Visits 3: 60 - 90 minutes
Visits 4: 2 - 2.5 hours
Visits 5: 60 - 90 minutesCompensation
$400Points of Contact
Jodi Hodges
epnl@lindenwood.edu
Research Sample Needed
- 60 healthy, physically active men and women
Inclusion Criteria
- Participants who are between 18 – 50 years of age
- Body mass index values will range from >25.0 < 30.0 kg/m2
- The average body mass index for entire study cohort will be less than 27.0 kg/m2. As such an ongoing calculation of the recruited cohort’s mean body mass index will be maintained and people will only be randomized into the study if the average cohort body mass index value does not exceed 27.0 kg/m2
- Free-living and independent
- In good health absent of being overweight or mildly obese with no other signs or symptoms of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, immune, psychiatric, or musculoskeletal disease or disorders
- Willingness to maintain consistent sleep duration the evening before study visits
- Willing and able to agree to the requirements and restrictions of this study, be willing to give voluntary consent, and carry out all study-related procedures
Exclusion Criteria
- Not currently completing at least 180 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week for the past 6 months
- Positive medical history and/or is currently being treated for some form of heart disease, cardiovascular disease
- Currently being treated for kidney disease, renal failure, or has dialysis performed on regular intervals
- Has liver disease or some form of clinically diagnosed hepatic impairment
- Diagnosed with having Type I or Type II diabetes (determined as fasting blood glucose > 126 mg/dL)
- Diagnosed with or is being treated for some form of thyroid disease
- Diagnosed with major affective disorder or other psychiatric disorder that required hospitalization in the prior year
- Diagnosed with some form of immune disorder (i.e., HIV/AIDS)
- History of cancer (except localized skin cancer without metastases or in situ cervical cancer within 5 years prior to screening visit).
- Participant has an abnormality or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract precluding swallowing (e.g., dysphagia) and digestion (e.g., known intestinal malabsorption, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic pancreatitis, steatorrhea)
- Positive medical history for any neurological condition or neurological disease
- Currently prescribed a statin drugs (i.e., Lipitor, Livalo, Crestor, Zocor, etc.) or any hypertension medications (i.e., Beta-blockers, ACE Inhibitors, Alpha blockers, Vasodilators, etc.)
- Current smoker (average of > 1 pack per day within the past 3 months) has quit within the past six months. This includes all forms of nicotine
- Intake of any drugs (prescribed or over the counter) or dietary supplements that are known or are purported to weight loss such as thermogenics, hydroxycitric acid, ephedra, capsaicin, etc.
- Participants who are lactating, pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Have a known sensitivity or allergy to any of the study products
- History of alcohol or substance abuse in the 12 months prior to screening
- Receipt or use of an investigational product in another research study within 30 days of beginning the study protocol
- Any orthopedic limitation that would prevent participation in a general fitness program
Are You Eligible?
Information provided here reflects current IRB approval for this research. However, this information may be subject to change and updated accordingly.