The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), delivered in different formulations, on beta-hydroxybutyrate response (as a marker of ketone body production), lipid metabolism, and glucose responses in healthy adults.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do MCTs influence beta-hydroxybutyrate responses, lipid metabolism, and glucose responses differently compared to long-chain triglycerides (LCTs)?
Do different types of MCTs (natural sources containing C8 to C12 versus synthetic formulations containing only C8 and C10) lead to different beta-hydroxybutyrate, lipid, and glucose responses?
Does the form in which MCTs are consumed (e.g., powders or incorporated into foods) influence beta-hydroxybutyrate production, lipid metabolism, and glucose responses?
Researchers will compare five different lipid formulations to evaluate their effects on postprandial beta-hydroxybutyrate concentrations, blood lipid levels, and glucose.
Participants will:
Consume five different test products on separate study visits. Provide blood samples for up to five hours after each intake for metabolic measurements.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participants receive all five test products in a randomized crossover design. The order of administration is randomized, and each product is provided in an amount adjusted to deliver a standardized lipid dose of 0.5 g/kg of body weight. A washout period of at least 7 days is applied between interventions.
Milan, 20133, Italy
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