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Intro. |
Effects |
Parameters |
CV Factors |
Graphical Data |
Case Studies |
Graphical Data |
Summary |
Sex: Male
Age: 17
Sport/physical activity:
amateur boxer
Non-smoker
· Experienced improvements
in endurance, concentration both during practice and in general,
perceived energy levels during practice and in general, increased
intensity of training, improved coordination whilst boxing, and
quicker recovery after exercise. All these changes were noticeable
after approximately 2 weeks and remained the same throughout the
trial.
Sex: Female
Age: 25
Sport/physical activity:
amateur kickboxer
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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fasting glucose
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3.5
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
|
0.055
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
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73.4
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
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8.7
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
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1.5
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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5.2
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
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1.3
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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3.2
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Dropped out after approximately
4 weeks because of slight weight gain, which made her go up a weight-class.
Undetermined whether it was lean mass or fat.
· Did experience improvement
in perceived overall energy-levels, but also experienced a slight
worsening of her concentration.
· Experienced flu-like symptoms
after a few weeks of supplementation with fever. Remarked that was
unusual, because she usually doesn't get a fewer when she has the
flu, colds, and the like. Possible detox, as she did mention, that
at the same time she had a strange taste in her mouth. Sort of metallic.
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Sex: male
Age: 28
Sport/physical activity:
amateur boxer (no fights yet), type I diabetic
Smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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fasting glucose
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8.9
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
|
0.078
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
|
53.3
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
|
7.7
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
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1
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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3.5
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
|
1.2
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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1.8
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Had to decrease the amount
of insulin used to half that before the trial and the type from fast-
to slow-acting, because supplementation with Udo's Choice® Essential
Oil Blend induced several episodes of hypoglycemia following work
outs. Initially, his glucose levels would go from 15 mmol/L to approx.
10 mmol/L after working out for 1 hour. After several weeks of supplementation
with Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend, it would go from 15 mmol/L
to 5 mmol/L or even less after working out, which was low enough
to
induce symptoms of hypoglycemia dizziness and shivering.
· Put on approx. 5 kg of mainly
lean mass after 4 weeks of supplementation, which raised his weight
to 62 kg. Ideal weight is 65 kg. Had been all the way down at 57
kg. Had suffered from being underweight for several years, between
3 and 5 kg. Three months of exercise supervised by boxing coach Ivor
de Lima, which was directed specifically at building lean mass, and
combined with protein and creatine supplementation, had not alleviated
this. This program had only improved glycemic control slightly.
· Did feel improvements in
endurance, training intensity, the perceived energy-level whilst training,
and the quickness of recovery after exercise.
· Felt major improvements
in sleep. After a few days of supplementation, it only took Jan 30
minutes to fall into a deep sleep as opposed to the 1-1.5 hours it
took him to fall into an uneasy sleep beforehand. Also, he dreamt
more and could remember his dreams upon waking up in the morning.
· Had to decrease the dosage
from 0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight to 0.45 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight
because of side-effects in the form of slight headache and nausea.
· Was lost to further follow-up
and the taking of a final blood sample for analysis. Got severe
pneumonia and had family problems, which resulted in him stopping
training and
ingestion of the oil.
· Has subsequently started
training and using Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend again. In the
interim period, subjective improvements as well as glycemic control
had deteriorated, necessitating a change back to larger amounts of
fast-acting insulin. These were again improved after a few weeks
of supplementation of the oil at 0.45 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight daily.
BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 24
Sport/physical activity:
professional kickboxer, amateur boxer
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/20/00
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fasting glucose
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3.8
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
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0.05
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
|
24.6
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
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9
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
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0.7
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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4.1
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
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1.2
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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2.6
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Dropped out after approximately
4 weeks because of a slight weight gain, which made him go up a weight-class.
Undetermined whether it was lean mass or fat. On the other hand,
he also had a short period with an unexpected lack of weight gain.
He entered the study right after a pro-kickboxing fight and did not
gain any weight until he started training again; he had a 10 day rest
after the fight with no training and no dietary restrictions. Usually,
he would put on a few kg of weight during the rest-period after a
fight - about two weeks - when he doesn't train or restrict his diet.
This suggests, that the weight gain later on might actually by extra
lean mass, since there was an unexpected lack of weight gain while
he was inactive.
· Did experience slight improvement
in endurance, general energy-level, the ability to concentrate, and
how fast he recovered from training.
· Had a few episodes of slight
diarrhea upon ingesting the oil.
· Slept very lightly and uneasily
and woke up often. Did, however, not have any problems with feeling
tired next day, despite sleeping so lightly and waking up so easily.
Sex: male
Age: 51
Sport/physical activity:
boxing workout, type II diabetic
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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27/11/00
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fasting glucose
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7.6
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7.3
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
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0.056
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0.058
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
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<1.8
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<1.8
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
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10.4
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10.3
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
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0.9
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0.8
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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3.2
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3.6
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
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1.4
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1.3
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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1.4
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1.9
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Improved endurance, higher
energy-levels (both during practice and in general), and recovery
after physical exercise. Able to go for almost 1.5 hours of physical
training with only a few short breaks. Decided improvement compared
to before entering the trial. Pulse goes down much faster post-exercise.
· Feels stronger mentally.
Better focused and thinks "sharper". Also does not become
stressed that easy. Manages to deal with a demanding program -
work, physical exercise and taking care of a cancer-stricken family
member - without being worn down mentally. Also, does not become
irritated and annoyed that easily. In a better mood in general.
This was also noticed by the boxing coaches and the people he trains
with. They commented that he went from being very closed and a man
of few words to being outgoing, gay, and talkative after entering
the trial.
· Improved sleep. Has an
easier time falling asleep. Sleeps deeper. Not as tired upon awakening
in the morning.
· Sweats more, both in relation
to physical exercise and in everyday situations. Does get "cold"
that easily. Needs to wear less clothes. Feels warmer.
· Slightly increased non-fasting
insulin. Measured every Saturday at 11 a.m. Used to 6-6.5 mmol/L
has increased to 7-7.7 mmol/L. However, the non-fasting glucose fell.
· Slightly increased weight-gain,
3-4 kg. Some of it must be lean mass, since his strength has increased
and his upper body feels firmer. But also a bit of fat on his waist
paunch.
· His knees are much better.
Had slight arthritis in his right knee as a result of an operation
in 1969. Disappeared after a few weeks of supplementation.
· Did suffer from slight nausea
and headaches - felt a bit tired as well - after 2 weeks. Was over
after one week. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 54
Sport/physical activity:
boxing workout, type II diabetic
Smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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15/12/00
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fasting glucose
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4.6
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4.7
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
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0.058
|
0.057
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
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32.4
|
28.8
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
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10
|
10.2
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
|
1.7
|
1.8
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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4.5
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4.1
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
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1.1
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1.3
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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2.6
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2.0
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
|
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Felt improvements in the
time it took to recover from work-outs, stamina and endurance, coordination
both in general and during physical work-outs, the intensity at which
he could train, energy levels both while working out and in general,
concentration and the ability to keep focused both while working out
and at work, and better sleep. He slept deeper and didn't wake up
as many times during the night. Felt more energetic in the morning,
once he had woken up. Also, the increased energy levels and endurance
resulted in him training more often and for longer periods of time.
· Had to decrease the dosage
from 0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight to 0.45 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight.
The high dosage induced slight side-effects in the form of GI irritation,
a feeling of tiredness and dizziness, and a small increase in non-fasting
glucose levels by approximately 1 mmol/L (measured at 11 a.m. every
Saturday).
· Over the 8 week period,
his knees stopped troubling him. Previously, they would get sore
and inflamed following work-outs, but this was all but ameliorated
by supplementation with the oil.
· At one point, he did have
a short break from the oil. Only a few days. During this time,
he experienced a regress in terms of many of the positive effects
he
felt from the oil - increased energy levels, stamina, concentration
etc. A few days after starting supplementation with the oil again,
things were back to "normal". BACK
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ID#:
7
Sex: male
Age: 24
Sport/physical activity:
amateur boxer
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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fasting glucose
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3.8
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
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0.049
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
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82.9
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
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6.9
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
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0.8
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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3.1
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
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1.1
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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1.6
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Sustained a fracture to
his wrist, which forced him to stop boxing for several months. Did
not follow the dosage regimen, return questionnaires after the first
one, or keep up his boxing training because the injury mad him downcast
and was thus excluded from the trial.
· In the first questionnaire
and during the first interview, Martin reported improved endurance,
concentration both in general and during practice, quicker recovery
from strenuous practice, better concentration both while boxing and
at school, increased energy levels both while training and in general,
increased intensity of training, better coordination, and possibly
a faster healing of minor injuries.
· In relation to his boxing,
these improvements were supported quite well by the fact that he was
able to go from doing 1 1/2-hour training sessions, at the end of
which he'd be completely worn out, to doing 2 1/2-hour practice sessions.
He was also able to maintain this 1-hour increase in the length of
his training sessions consistently - he trained every day from Monday
to Saturday - without having problems being fully recovered for next
day's practice.
· His digestion improved and
was more "stable".
· His skin became cleaner.
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ID#:
8
Sex: male
Age: 24
Sport/physical activity:
professional kickboxer, amateur boxer
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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fasting glucose
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3
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
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HbA1c
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0.05
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
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44.3
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
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8.4
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
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1.3
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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4.1
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<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
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1.8
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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1.7
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
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60-140 nmol/L
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free TT3
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Dropped out after approximately
4 weeks because of slight weight gain, which made him go up a weight-class.
Undetermined whether it was lean mass or fat.
· Any subjective improvements
were undetermined, as he did not return any questionnaires. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 51
Sport/physical activity:
boxing workout, overweight
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
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02/10/00
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27/11/00
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fasting glucose
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4.3
|
5.1
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.058
|
0.056
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0.041-0.061
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Lp(a)
|
40.8
|
44.2
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mg/dl
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fibrinogen
|
10.8
|
10.2
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5.0-12.0 µmol/L
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triglycerides
|
2
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1.7
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<2.5 mmol/L
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total cholesterol
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4.7
|
4.6
|
<6.0 mmol/L
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HDL cholesterol
|
1.2
|
1.4
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>0.9 mmol/L
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LDL cholesterol
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2.6
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2.4
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<4.5 mmol/L
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testosterone
|
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
|
|
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0.1-4.0 mU/L
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TT4
|
|
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60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Felt improvements in the
time it took to recover from work outs, flexibility, exercise intensity,
endurance, concentration, and energy levels in particular. Furthermore,
his sleep improved in that it became deeper and he felt much more
rested when waking up in the morning.
· Skin also improved and became
softer and less prone to drying out.
· His knees stopped bothering
him. He had suffered from life-long knee problems - they'd start
hurting after running any longer than a few km or being subjected
to any amount of similar stress. In the past, his knee problems
had forced him to stop a physical exercise program several times. Leading
up to the trial, his knee problems were a limiting factor in terms
of how much he could exercise and they'd be sore afterwards. This
problem was all but ameliorated by the end of the trial.
· He experienced side-effects
at the highest level. Tiredness, sore joints, dizziness, back aches,
constipation. Lowered the dosage a bit and the side-effects disappeared.
Was able to increase the dosage to 0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight later
on, without any of these side-effects appearing. Did have problems
with forgetting things at one point while on the high dosage.'
· Feels no difference in the
positive effects from the oil on the high dosage as compared to the
medium dosage (0.6 gr. pr. kg. of bodyweight as compared to 0.45 kg.
pr. kg. of bodyweight daily).
· Also had a slight rash very
early on during the period of supplementation. Disappeared completely
after a few weeks. BACK
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Sex: female
Age: 26
Sport/physical activity:
amateur boxer
Smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
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Reference
|
03/10/00
|
28/11/00
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fasting glucose
|
4.7
|
4.6
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3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.054
|
0.051
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
8.7
|
5.7
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mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
7.4
|
8.0
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
0.5
|
0.5
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
4.5
|
4.8
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
2.3
|
2.7
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
2.0
|
1.9
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
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males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
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TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
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60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
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|
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1.1-2.5 nmol/L
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TT3 capacity
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0.75-1.25
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· Experienced side-effects
in the form of tiredness, decreased appetite, bloating, constipation,
diarrhea and sore joints.
· Did use a serotonin re-uptake
inhibitor as well as Antabuse®. The side-effects might be the result
of an interaction between the oil and one or both medications. One
possibility is that increased detoxification as a result of the oil
supplementation changed the metabolism of the above medications.
Some of the side-effects are similar to those seen when people take
to high dosages of serotonin re-uptake inhibitors and thus have to
large amounts of serotonin in their synapses.
· Decreased the dosage to
1/2 of the initially suggested dosage after the 3rd week.
Then had a break after the 4th week of about 1 week. Was
then put on a very low dosage (5 gr of oil per day) for the last 3
weeks of the trial. Experienced none of the above side-effects during
the period of low-dosage supplementation, but nor any positive effects.
BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 50
Sport/physical activity:
weight resistance training
Non-smoker
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Baseline
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Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
05/10/00
|
07/12/00
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fasting glucose
|
4.3
|
4.4
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.051
|
0.048
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
98.2
|
92.6
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mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
9.8
|
8.5
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
1.5
|
1.9
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
5.2
|
5.2
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.1
|
1.2
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
3.4
|
3.1
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Experienced improvements
in chronic injuries to his left shoulder and chronic knee-problems.
The left-shoulder joint was damaged in an accident and needed surgery.
His knees were also overstressed in an accident. Before entering
the study, his joints - shoulder and knees in particular - would bother
him quite a lot and be a limiting factor in terms of training. They'd
simply hurt so much he wasn't able to train more than twice a week.
Even then, he'd have constant aches and sore joints. Especially during
and after work-outs. Sometimes, his shoulder would even hurt so much
it'd keep him awake at night. After the 8 weeks of the trial, his
joints would be perfectly fine within 24 to 48 hours of doing a work-out.
Also, they do not ache as much when doing sets with maximum weight.
· He was able to to go running
again, because his knees did not trouble him as much.
· Continued taking 30 ml
of the oil daily after the initial 8 weeks of the trial. After a total
of 5 1/2 months on the oil, he also experienced increased stamina
and strength. At this point, his joints weren't giving him any trouble
at all. Furthermore, he was able to train with as much weight as
he was 10-15 years earlier, when he was training most intensely and
in his mid-30's. In some cases, he was even able to train with more
weight than previously. Also, he could do his sets so fast that his
training partner - in his late 20's - couldn't keep up with the pace.
Also, even after doing 14-16 reps at this high level of intensity
for each muscle group and doing two muscle groups per training session,
he still doesn't feel completely spent afterwards. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 33
Sport/physical activity:
amateur boxer
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
06/10/00
|
01/12/00
|
fasting glucose
|
4.0
|
4.4
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.054
|
0.054
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
55.3
|
66.1
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
6.9
|
7.4
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
0.8
|
1.0
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
3.6
|
3.7
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.2
|
1.3
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
2
|
1.9
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Better concentration. This
also has an effect on actual boxing, where his movements are even
sharper and better defined, because he's more focused whilst "in
action".
· Better sleep. Deeper and
shorter, but much better rested upon awakening.
· Softer skin. Can't feel
when he's shaven. Also more elastic. Less dry.
· Deals better with stressful
situations.
· Better digestion. Previously
problems with milk products, which caused diarrhea. Ingestion of
small amounts didn't cause diarrhea while using the oil.
· Able to train more and with
greater intensity after 8 weeks. Runs six days a week. Once on days
also with boxing training, and twice on days without. Wasn't able
to train that much and so intensely before using the oil.
· Gained energy and other
effects disappeared within 3 days after stopping the oil. They returned
within a couple of days after starting on the oil again. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 18
Sport/physical activity:
professional boxer
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
09/10/00
|
|
fasting glucose
|
3.8
|
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.046
|
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
<1.8
|
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
6.3
|
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
1.1
|
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
3.2
|
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1
|
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
1.7
|
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Experienced his first knock-out
after only a few weeks of participation and thus took a long break
from boxing. Therefore, he dropped out of the trial at his own request.
· Did, however, report subjective
feelings of
· More energy, both physically
and mentally.
· Quicker and better recuperation
after individual training sessions.
· Better endurance during
individual training sessions.
· Has a general sense of well
being when using the oil.
Quotes
· "The oil makes me feel
good, both physically and mentally; I have more energy and a sense
of well being in my body. Because I feel this way, I want to practice
more and it is easier getting through tough training sessions."
· "I feel the effects
of the oil after taking it for a week or so. When I've stopped taking
the oil, the effects disappear after a week or so." BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 31
Sport/physical activity:cross
country, medium-, and long-distance running
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
17/10/00
|
15/12/00
|
fasting glucose
|
3.9
|
4.1
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.047
|
0.047
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
2.8
|
3.5
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
7.7
|
9.6
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
1.2
|
0.8
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
4.2
|
3.8
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.3
|
1.4
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
2.4
|
2.0
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Experienced no effects from
the supplementation, nor any side-effects. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 62
Sport/physical activity:
boxing workout, type II diabetic
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
17/10/00
|
11/12/00
|
fasting glucose
|
7.2
|
6.3
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.059
|
0.061
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
15.2
|
17.3
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
11.5
|
11.3
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
1.3
|
0.7
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
4.8
|
4.9
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1
|
1.2
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
3.2
|
3.4
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
|
|
|
|
· Increased energy-levels
in general and whilst exercising, endurance, recuperation after training
sessions, coordination, concentration, and flexibility. He was able
to do about 80% of the exercises in each training session, which is
a great improvement compared to before he entered the trial. Also,
he felt so energetic he wanted to go and work out more than the usual
three days a week. Walks everywhere instead of taking the bus. Does
all of the household chores at home except cooking.
· Much improved memory. Doesn't
forget things or numbers. Example, he could remember his non-fasting
blood glucose readings from four days in a row - from when it was
too high and the subsequent three days it took for it go back down
to normal - without having it written down.
· Much improved mood. Gets
easily excited about things, has become more open and out going, looks
people in the eye instead of looking into the ground, and wants to
go out and about instead of staying at home. Feels like he is young
again. Noticed by the boxing coaches and the people he works out
with.
· His sleep is better. Despite
getting up 2-5 times during the night to pee, he feels rested when
waking up in the morning. Before entering the trial, he had problems
falling asleep again after having been to the bathroom.
· His non-fasting glucose
did increase somewhat - from about 5.5 mmol/L to 9 mmol/L - on the
high dosage, but that went down to normal again, when the dosage was
lowered to approx. 0.3 gr. of the oil pr. kg. of bodyweight daily.
Also, at the lower dosage, he still experienced all the above-mentioned
positive effects. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 27
Sport/physical activity:
medium-distance running
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
17/10/00
|
15/12/00
|
fasting glucose
|
4.0
|
4.0
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.05
|
0.05
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
7.9
|
8.3
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
6.5
|
6.9
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
1.3
|
1
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
4.1
|
4.4
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.2
|
1.4
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
2.3
|
2.5
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Experienced no effects from
the supplementation apart from an increase in the daily number of
bowel movements. This changed from one daily bowel movement to two.
BACK
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Sex: female
Age: 16
Sport/physical activity:
capoeira
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
17/10/00
|
11/12/00
|
fasting glucose
|
4.1
|
4.2
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.051
|
0.052
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
2.4
|
2.2
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
7.3
|
8.5
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
0.7
|
0.8
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
4.1
|
3.9
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.7
|
1.6
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
2.1
|
1.9
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Not as tired any more, especially
after lunch and in the afternoon when she was doing her homework.
This also resulted in her being more focused and concentrated in school.
She said, that it is as if there is an extra reserve of energy available
to tap into, both mentally and physically.
· Needed less sleep in order
to feel well rested in the morning and did sleep about 4 hours less
per week. This should be seen in the light of her also not feeling
tired and sleepy in the latter part of the day anymore. So she slept
less and had enough energy all the time. Beforehand, she slept more
and still didn't have enough energy to make it through the day without
feeling tired. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 34
Sport/physical activity:
medium- and long-distance running
Non-smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
17/10/00
|
15/12/00
|
fasting glucose
|
4.4
|
3.9
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.050
|
0.049
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
8.8
|
9.8
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
7.6
|
7.5
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
1.1
|
0.8
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
7.2
|
6.7
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.5
|
1.6
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
5.2
|
4.7
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Was able to change his training
in an attempt to improve his running times. Instead of running intervals
the usual 3 times a week, he was able to do intervals 5 times a week
without experiencing any significant problems with recovery for next
day's practice. At an earlier time, he had tried increasing the weekly
number of days running intervals from 3 to 5 days, but had to stop
after a few weeks because he wore himself out. This did not happen
whilst supplemented with Udo's Choice® Essential Oil Blend.
· He felt no other changes,
nor any side effects. BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 29
Sport/physical activity:
capoeira
Smoker
|
Baseline
|
Post-supplementation
|
Reference
|
17/10/00
|
|
fasting glucose
|
4.1
|
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L
|
HbA1c
|
0.060
|
|
0.041-0.061
|
Lp(a)
|
17.7
|
|
mg/dl
|
fibrinogen
|
8.4
|
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L
|
triglycerides
|
0.7
|
|
<2.5 mmol/L
|
total cholesterol
|
4.2
|
|
<6.0 mmol/L
|
HDL cholesterol
|
1.5
|
|
>0.9 mmol/L
|
LDL cholesterol
|
2.4
|
|
<4.5 mmol/L
|
testosterone
|
|
|
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L
|
TSH
|
|
|
0.1-4.0 mU/L
|
TT4
|
|
|
60-140 nmol/L
|
free TT3
|
|
|
1.1-2.5 nmol/L
|
TT3 capacity
|
|
|
0.75-1.25
|
· Experienced increased endurance,
faster recovery after training, increased intensity of practice, and
increased energy levels both during practice and in general.
· As a result of the faster
recovery after practice and increased endurance, he practiced capoeira
more often whilst receiving supplementation. His recovery after practice
was improved to the extent that he could endure practicing once daily
without any days off in between, which was a significant.
· Experienced slightly increased
appetite.
· Moved after 1st
interview and was lost to further follow-up.
|
|