Has a mixture of amino acids and micronutrients influence on glucose metabolism and dietary fatty acid pattern in chronic psychosocially stressed persons? A pilot study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether a dietary supplement containing magnesium and other micronutrients could improve cardiometabolic parameters in chronically stressed individuals.
Results Summary
The study found a reduction in fasting serum insulin concentrations in the treatment group after dietary intervention, suggesting potential metabolic benefits. An association was observed between psychological stress scores, baseline insulin levels, and insulin reduction after 12 weeks.
Population
32 patients with chronic stress disorders.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
12 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brain food, e.g. L-tryptophan, antioxidative substances, B vitamins and magnesium | decrease | obesity, inflammation and insulin resistance | - | - | are thought to be beneficial | #1 |
a specific amino acid mixture with micronutrients | increase | the cardiometabolic situation | chronically stressed persons | - | improves | #2 |
dietary intervention | decrease | fasting serum insulin concentrations | the treatment group | - | a reduction | #3 |
our specific dietary supplement | increase | stress management | - | - | improved | #4 |
our specific dietary supplement | decrease | metabolic dysfunction | - | - | a decrease | #5 |
Brain food, e.g. L-tryptophan, antioxidative substances, B vitamins and magnesium are thought to be beneficial for obesity, inflammation and insulin resistance. In the present pilot study we hypothesised that a specific amino acid mixture with micronutrients improves the cardiometabolic situation of chronically stressed persons. Cardiovascular and metabolic parameters were analysed as per protocol in 32 patients. Chronic stress disorders in the same patients were assessed by a psychological neurological questionnaire (PNF). After dietary intervention a reduction of the fasting serum insulin concentrations occurred in the treatment group. An association was found between PNF values, insulin concentrations at baseline and an insulin reduction after 12 weeks. The results support the use of our specific dietary supplement for improved stress management and a decrease in metabolic dysfunction.