The Effects of Dietary Intake of Cod Residual Material Meal on Lipid Regulation, Glucose Regulation and Body Composition in Physically Active Adults
The Effects of Dietary Intake of Cod Residual Material Meal on Lipid Regulation, Glucose Regulation and Body Composition in Physically Active Adults
A high intake of fish is associated with positive health effects, including prevention and
 treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and
 type 2 diabetes. These health effects have traditionally been attributed to the omega-3 fatty
 acids in fatty fish, but recent studies have suggested that also fish proteins may improve
 biomarkers of metabolic disease. Intake of cod fillet have previously shown beneficial
 effects on blood lipids, glucose regulation and body composition in adults with overweight or
 obesity. Health effect of cod residual material from fillet production (i.e., head, backbone,
 skin, cutoffs and entrails) have so far not been investigated, but residuals from other fish
 species have shown promising effects on glucose regulation in rats. The main aim of the
 current study is to investigate the effects of cod residual meal on serum lipids and glucose
 regulation in healthy, physically active adults.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  BMI ≥ 18.5 kg/m2

 -  Fasting blood glucose ≤7 mmol/L

 -  Physically active

 -  Percent body fat, 5-25 % for men and 12-35 % for women

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Allergies towards fish, milk, egg, gluten

 -  Tobacco use > 10 cigarettes (or snus) per day

 -  Diseases affecting the heart, intestinal function, kidney function or insulin
 secretion

 -  Medications targeting cholesterol -or glucose metabolism, hypertension

 -  Use of dietary supplements

 -  Pregnancy or lactation