Bioavailability Study of Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids From a Gastric Stable Emulsion

February 2, 2010 updated by: Ayanda AS

Correlation Between Level of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid EPA and DHA in Blood After Digestion of ProBios Omega-3 Concordix™ Compared With Omega-3 Soft Capsules - a Pilot

The purpose of this study is to compare the short term absorption of EPA and DHA from triglycerides (TG) released from normal soft gel capsules and from the new patent pending vehicle providing a gastric stable emulsion.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The present study comprises the design of as well as the effect of pre-emulsification of ω-3 fatty acids on the bioavailability of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. In-vitro studies have shown that long-term steric stabilization of an o/w-emulsion is obtained by arresting the oil droplets in a gelatin continuous gel matrix. The emulsion was also stable upon dissolution of the gel matrix at physiological conditions in-vitro and is hence referred to as a gastric stable emulsion (GSE).

In the bioavailability study, healthy young students were recruited and presented two different single-dose treatments of fish oil containing 5 grams of ω-3 fatty acids; one group receiving the fatty acids in traditional soft gel capsules, whereas the other group received the fatty acids using the GSE technology. Time resolved (2 - 26 hours) blood plasma analysis after intake of this single dose ω-3 fatty acids revealed significantly increased AUC0-26h and Cmax of EPA and EPA + DHA when administered as GSE compared to traditional soft gel capsules.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

27

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Norway
    • Nord-Trøndelag
      • Namsos, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, N-7729
        • Nord-Trøndelag University College

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years to 29 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Student at Nord-Trondelag University College
  • Healthy (no known condition)
  • Males and females aged 19 to 29 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Fish allergies
  • Ongoing consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Subjects receiving anticoagulation or non-steroid anti-inflammatory treatment
  • Subjects with a known metabolic syndrome; diabetes, hypercholesterol, hypertension, obesity

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Gastric stable emulsion
A gastric stable emulsion vehicle for administration of tri-glyceride based omega-3 oils
Dietary supplement: Omega-3 oils from tri-glycerides
Single-dose administration of approximately 5 grams of omega-3 oils from triglycerides
Active Comparator: Soft gel capsule (TG)
Soft gel capsule for administration of tri-glyceride based omega-3 oils
Dietary supplement: Omega-3 oils from tri-glycerides
Single-dose administration of approximately 5 grams of omega-3 oils from triglycerides
Active Comparator: Soft gel capsules (MPL)
Soft gel capsule for administration of marine phospholipids based omega-3 oils
Dietary supplement: Omega-3 oils from marine phospholipids
Single-dose administration of approximately 5 grams of omega-3 oils from marine phospholipids

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The incremental (change from baseline) area under the blood plasma concentration curve of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The incremental (change from baseline) area under the blood plasma concentration curve of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The incremental (change from baseline) area under the blood plasma concentration curve of Vitamin E
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The maximal incremental blood plasma concentration of EPA
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The maximal incremental blood plasma concentration of DHA
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The maximal incremental blood plasma concentration of Vitamin E
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The time passed since administration at which the incremental plasma concentration maximum occurs for EPA
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The time passed since administration at which the incremental plasma concentration maximum occurs for DHA
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
The time passed since administration at which the incremental plasma concentration maximum occurs for Vitamin E
Time Frame: 26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)
26 hours (blood samples taken at baseline and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 26 hours after treatment administration)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ayanda AS

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 2, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

February 3, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 3, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 2, 2010

Last Verified

April 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • AYANDA-CC-01

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