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Intro. |
Effects |
Parameters |
CV Factors |
Graphical Data |
Case Studies |
Graphical Data |
Summary |
Sex: male
Age: 30
Sport/physical
activity: medium-distance running
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
17/10/00 |
|
|
fasting glucose |
4.0 |
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.049 |
|
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
21.1 |
|
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.4 |
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.9 |
|
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
5.5 |
|
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.4 |
|
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
3.7 |
|
<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 |
Slight improvement in the intensity of his training
sessions.
Did put on about 2 kg of weight, which was not all
lean mass.
Did have side effects in the form digestive disturbances.
Went from slight constipation to frequent and loose stools like
what is seen in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Moved about 6 weeks into the trial and was lost to
further follow-up. So all the above-mentioned effects occurred
within the first 6 weeks.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 30
Sport/physical
activity: weight resistance training, swimming
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
17/10/00 |
11/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.0 |
4.6 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.050 |
0.049 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
1.9 |
3.8 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.3 |
7.4 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
2.0 |
1.2 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
5.1 |
4.2 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.2 |
1.5 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
3.0 |
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 |
Improved endurance and stamina, faster recuperation
after exercising, increased intensity of exercise, and increased
energy levels. Can go harder at it whilst swimming and lifting
weights. For the latter, he can do more weight for each individual
exercise. Furthermore, he recovers faster from individual training
sessions. For some exercises, the recuperation is down to 1-2 days
as opposed to one week earlier.
More mental energy, which enabled him to deal better
with mental stress than he'd expect.
Slightly increased weight. About 2 - 2 1/2 kg.
Apparently lean mass. Surprised him, because he had been training
less than usual during the trial because of his new girlfriend and
exams.
Skin is very soft (girlfriend's observation).
He had also recently found a new girlfriend, so some
of the energy might be from being in love.
Had used the oil previously, albeit at much lower
dosages.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 25
Sport/physical
activity: weight resistance training
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
17/10/00 |
11/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
3.8 |
3.8 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.044 |
0.047 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
9.1 |
6.1 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.7 |
8.2 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.1 |
1.4 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.8 |
4.0 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.2 |
1.4 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.1 |
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 |
Put on about 2 kg. of lean mass - landing at 71 kg
- which pleased him because he had been working at increasing his
weight without success before entering the trial. Also, his weight
became more stable. Beforehand, it would fluctuate between 67 to
71 kg. This might also be linked to the fact that his appetite
increased whilst on the oil - he felt well nourished. Beforehand,
he would often go over five hours without eating and feeling hungry.
Now, as his appetite is better, he eats regular meals. Finally,
strength increased, so he did more weight and sets whilst working
out.
Skin improved. Much fewer problems with rashes after
shaving.
Better mood. Noticed by his girlfriend, family,
and friends as well. He is happier and more out going.
Improved concentration.
His sleep had improved after 4 weeks, but no further
improvements after 8 weeks.BACK
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Sex: female
Age: 27
Sport/physical
activity: weight-resistance training
Smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
17/10/00 |
12/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
3.1 |
3.9 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.052 |
0.053 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
19.9 |
9.9 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.4 |
no reading |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.9 |
0.9 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.9 |
3.7 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.4 |
1.6 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.1 |
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 |
Increased energy levels in general and when working
out. When working out, she can get through the same exercises -
number of sets, weight, repetitions etc. - in shorter time. Furthermore,
she does not need to have an afternoon nap after work, which she
needed almost every day before starting on the oil. Her sleep has
improved in general. It is deeper and more replenishing.
She recuperated faster after work outs. Also, during
the work outs, she needed lest rest time between sets. That is
another reason why she could complete the same work outs as previously
in less time.
She injured her shoulder - probably at work - but
the inflammation started subsiding faster than expected. Also,
she could do upper body exercises when working out - apart from
those
specifically targeting her shoulder - which she had not expected
to be able to. Nor had her physiotherapist. In general, she did
not have any problems with her shoulder, when it should have been
bothering her constantly.
Her mood improved. She became happier in general
and it took more to make her angry, annoyed, or irritated. It felt
as if she had more mental energy, which she could then devote to
others.
Her skin improved. It became less prone to drying
out and much softer. Especially on her ankles.
Did put on about 1.5 kg on the high dosage. It is
not clear whether it was lean or muscle mass.BACK
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Sex: Female
Age: 26
Sport/physical
activity: capoeira, semi-professional dancer
Smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
07/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
3.5 |
4.0 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.048 |
0.048 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
15.9 |
20.0 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.8 |
7.1 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.6 |
0.5 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.5 |
4.4 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.5 |
1.9 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.7 |
2.3 |
<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 |
The oil made her feel very tired.
She only did 7 weeks instead of 8 because she had
to go to Brazil.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 20
Sport/physical
activity: capoeira
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
05/01/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
3.5 |
4.0 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.044 |
0.047 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
9.8 |
15.6 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.8 |
7.3 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.8 |
0.7 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.3 |
2.9 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.2 |
1.1 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
1.7 |
1.5 |
<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 |
Suffers from hypermobile joints, but whilst on the
oil, they caused him fewer problems. Most obvious from capoeira
practice, where he was able to go into positions and stances, which
would previously have made his joints hurt subsequently. But they
did not.
His appetite was slightly decreased and he felt no
need to eat nuts and seeds. On the other hand, he felt the urge
to drink much more water than before entering the trial.BACK
TO TOP
Sex: male
Age: 23
Sport/physical
activity: medium- and long-distance running
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
15/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
3.7 |
3.3 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.051 |
0.052 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
4.9 |
2.9 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
6.0 |
6.5 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.3 |
0.8 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.4 |
4.5 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.1 |
1.6 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.7 |
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 |
Possibly a slight increase in energy levels and recuperation
after practicing. Several mornings, he was less tired and aching
when waking up than he had expected considering the previous days'
training.BACK
TO TOP
Sex: male
Age: 26
Sport/physical
activity: weight-resistance training
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
03/01/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.2 |
4.6 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.045 |
0.050 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
88.9 |
99.9 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.2 |
8.7 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.4 |
2.0 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.3 |
5.3 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.5 |
1.5 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.2 |
2.9 |
<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 |
Skin less dry.
Weight increased a few kg. but it seemed like it
was mainly lean mass.
His shoulder used to trouble him when doing exercises
focusing especially on them. They would ache and creak. Not a
problem whilst taking the oil. Previously, he had to warm up his
shoulders specifically.
His sleep might be slightly deeper.
He did not quite follow the dosage protocol because
of a misunderstanding. For the first 4 weeks he only took the low
dosage, then he took the medium dosage during the 5th
week, and the high dosage from the 6th week and on.BACK
TO TOP
Sex: male
Age: 19
Sport/physical
activity: medium- and long-distance running
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
15/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.2 |
3.9 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.051 |
0.051 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
7.7 |
6.7 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
10.3 |
9.1 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
2.7 |
0.7 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.3 |
3.3 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.4 |
2.4 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
1.6 |
0.7 |
<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 |
Improved stamina and ability to recover between individual
practices. Went from doing a total of 90 km a week to approx. 147
km a week; he runs every day and does a total of 12-14 individual
runs a week. Had no problems with recuperating despite this massive
increase in his training, which surprised him. Also, he wasn't
able to run himself to exhaustion. NB: he broke his arm shortly
before entering the trial and therefore decided to run himself to
exhaustion since he couldn't participate in competitions. Has broken
an arm on 3 previous occasions. This time, his fracture stopped
hurting after a surprisingly short time. Hence, he felt that he
could actually take the cast off
Put on 4-5 kg of bodyweight. Seems to be mainly
lean mass, as he can't see any extra fat anywhere on his body.
At the same time, he eats less. Only 2/3 of normal according to
his own estimate.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 32
Sport/physical
activity: medium- and long-distance running
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
15/12/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
2.0 |
3.9 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.045 |
0.045 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
91.9 |
81.8 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.5 |
7.2 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
2.1 |
0.9 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.3 |
4.3 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.3 |
1.4 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.0 |
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 |
·
Felt no effects from supplementation, not positive
or negative. BACK
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Sex: female
Age: 28
Sport/physical
activity: medium- and long-distance running
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
|
|
fasting glucose |
3.7 |
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.046 |
|
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
3.0 |
|
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.1 |
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.7 |
|
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.7 |
|
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.3 |
|
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.1 |
|
<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 |
Felt no effects from the oil, neither positive nor
negative.BACK
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ID#: 31
Sex: female
Age: 24
Sport/physical
activity: amateur kickboxing
Smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
19/10/00 |
|
|
fasting glucose |
3.4 |
|
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.048 |
|
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
2.6 |
|
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.3 |
|
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.9 |
|
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.3 |
|
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.3 |
|
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
1.6 |
|
<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 |
Got severe nausea from ingesting the oil and thus
discontinued taking it after a few weeks and left the trial. She
did not feel any other effects from the oil, neither positive nor
negative.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 37
Sport/physical
activity: triathlon
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Midway |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
30/10/00 |
03/01/01 |
21/02/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.2 |
4.2 |
3.9 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.054 |
0.054 |
0.054 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
12.9 |
23.9 |
17.8 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.5 |
12.8 |
8,4 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.4 |
1.3 |
0.9 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.9 |
5.0 |
4.9 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.3 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
3.0 |
2.7 |
2.7 |
<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 |
"The first time I really noticed a difference
was when I started training really hard after 3 or 4 weeks of using
the oil. I went to Lanzarote and thought, I'd only be there for
a week so I could as well train really hard. I will not be able
to really wear myself out in a week.I felt things getting better
from day to day. Usually I get tired as the day progresses and
can't get the pulse up and going. But I had lots of energy and
kept on training the whole day. Up in the morning, some swimming,
running, then some weights, and on and on. It would be late and
dark when I finished for the day, but I would still have lots of
energy. Everyday, boom, out of bed at 8 o'clock and I'd be ready.
They [the training center] have lots of morning activities. Running,
gymnastics, swimming. I did something before breakfast every single
day. It was the first time I tried that and had the energy for
it.
"I recover better and faster. This both applies
to the time between individual practice sessions and within each
practice session."
"It puzzles me. It's winter, I've been very
stressed, hard training, and not slept well. Nonetheless, I haven't
gone down with the flu".
"I've been working my legs harder without getting
any problems with my knees."
He has subsequently been in Lanzarote for similar
training camps and felt the same again, that he could go on for
the whole week(s) without burning out.
In subsequent conversations, he has also mentioned
that he doesn't get sunburned as easily when attending training
camps or participating in triathlons in regions with strong sunshine.
Nor does his skin get as dry from all the swimming and biking as
it used to do.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 32
Sport/physical
activity: amateur biking
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Midway |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/11/00 |
03/01/01 |
21/02/00 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.0 |
4.5 |
4.2 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.052 |
0.049 |
0.051 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
19.5 |
22.0 |
16.2 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
7.3 |
6.9 |
7.3 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.6 |
1.7 |
0.8 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.9 |
5.3 |
4.1 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
0.9 |
1.1 |
1.0 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
3.3 |
3.4 |
2.7 |
<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 |
Improved energy levels in general and when training.
In general, he does not feel as tired as before. Furthermore feels
more clear headed and focused on top of being better able to concentrate.
Not as tired as before. Can do with less sleep and
feels more awake throughout the day.
Faster recuperation from training. He is always
fully recovered for training again the next day.
Slight digestive complaints and headaches for a couple
of days after going on the high dosage. But this then went away.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 39
Sport/physical
activity: amateur biking
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Midway |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/11/00 |
03/01/01 |
21/02/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.8 |
4.9 |
4.3 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.058 |
0.054 |
0.058 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
4.9 |
3.5 |
4.3 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
9.4 |
8.3 |
7.0 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.5 |
0.8 |
0.3 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.3 |
3.9 |
3.2 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.2 |
1.7 |
1.5 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
1.9 |
1.8 |
1.6 |
<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 |
Improvements in stamina, endurance, recuperation
after training, and energy levels. It takes him longer time before
reaching fatigue during training. Feels like training much more
than usual because he has this increase in stamina and endurance.
This is also because he always manages to recover from any day to
the next. Even when he does 3-5 days in a row. If he felt tired,
he obviously would not feel like training that much.
Slightly increased concentration.
Improved skin. His facial skin is not as dry anymore,
so he can do with very little facial lotion or even without. Before,
he had to apply lotion to his face after being on the road, or it
would get very dry. This is major for a cyclist.
He went on a week's vacation in Southern Europe in
the spring 2001. When he got back to Denmark, his suntan lasted
for much longer than usual. Also, he did not get sunburned as easily.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 44
Sport/physical
activity: amateur biking
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Midway |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/11/00 |
03/01/01 |
21/02/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.2 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.054 |
0.047 |
0.052 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
2.1 |
1.9 |
2.2 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
10.2 |
7.6 |
8.0 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.9 |
1.3 |
0.8 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
5.3 |
5.4 |
4.9 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.8 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
3.1 |
2.9 |
3.0 |
<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 |
Knee joints are more flexible, which resulted in
an extended range of motion when doing stretches and other exercises
requiring extension of joints.
Improvements in energy levels, stamina and endurance,
and faster recuperation after training. His legs are fine after
1-2 days instead of 2-3 days.
Skin has become very soft. Feels as if lotion has
been applied from to the inside of the skin.
Sleeps better and deeper. Doesn't wake up as easily
as before. Does not get disturbed in the middle of the night by
sounds from his environment. Feels slightly more sleepy right when
he wakes up. Also has an easier time falling asleep.
Experienced GI irritation for a week or so when starting
the high dosage of the oil.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 30
Sport/physical
activity: amateur biking
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/11/00 |
03/01/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.3 |
3.9 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.046 |
0.044 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
31.5 |
21.6 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.9 |
8.5 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.8 |
0.6 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
3.5 |
3.4 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.4 |
1.4 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
1.7 |
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 |
His skin got better, especially in the facial area.
Not that he had any problems before hand, but it became even softer
and did not have the same tendency to dry out.
Improved energy-levels and recuperation after training
sessions.
During the first couple of weeks, he would get "hot
flushes" after ingesting the oil. He'd sweat and feel very
warm despite not having done any physical exercise. During this
time, he also had a slightly decreased appetite.
Did not put on very much weight, if any at all, which
surprised him considering it was the least active period of his
season.
Had not been down the flu, a cold, or anything like
that over the winter, which surprised him.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 20
Sport/physical
activity: capoeira
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/11/00 |
02/03/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.2 |
4.3 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.048 |
0.050 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
2.3 |
2.3 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
9.7 |
9.9 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
0.8 |
1.1 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4.1 |
4.6 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.0 |
1.1 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.7 |
3.0 |
<4.5 mmol/L |
|
testosterone |
|
29 |
males: 8-30 nmol/L
females: <3 nmol/L |
|
TSH |
|
1.7 |
0.1-4.0 mU/L |
|
TT4 |
|
100 |
60-140 nmol/L |
|
free TT3 |
|
2.7 |
1.1-2.5 nmol/L |
|
TT3 capacity |
|
0.99 |
0.75-1.25 |
Improved range of motion in his joints. Most obvious
in relation to his capoeira training. He was able to do stances,
postures, and go into positions he could not do previously because
his joints would extend further. Also, he had fewer problems with
inflammation and tenderness in his wrists after practice whilst
on the oil. These effects appeared within a week of supplementation
and disappeared again a week after stopping on the oil.
He caught his breath faster after biking to work
(15 km each way). Also, he did not feel as fatigued afterwards.
His appetite decreased slightly and he might have
put on a bit of weight. Approx. 1 kg.
The high dosage caused queasiness.
He did have a break in the middle of the trial -
about 3 weeks - because of pneumonia. He was so nauseous during
this time, that he couldn't ingest the oil.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 36
Sport/physical
activity: amateur biking
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/11/00 |
03/01/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.5 |
4.8 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.052 |
0.051 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
3.4 |
3.4 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.4 |
10.5 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.7 |
1.4 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
6.2 |
6.3 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.2 |
1.2 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
4.2 |
4.5 |
<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 |
No effects from supplementation, neither positive
nor negative.BACK
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Sex: male
Age: 27
Sport/physical
activity: amateur biking
Non-smoker
| |
Baseline |
Post-supplementation |
Reference |
|
08/10/00 |
03/01/01 |
|
fasting glucose |
4.5 |
4.2 |
3.7-5.2 mmol/L |
|
HbA1c |
0.048 |
0.048 |
0.041-0.061 |
|
Lp(a) |
24.1 |
20.4 |
mg/dl |
|
fibrinogen |
8.2 |
7.1 |
5.0-12.0 µmol/L |
|
triglycerides |
1.3 |
1.2 |
<2.5 mmol/L |
|
total cholesterol |
4 |
4.8 |
<6.0 mmol/L |
|
HDL cholesterol |
1.1 |
1.4 |
>0.9 mmol/L |
|
LDL cholesterol |
2.3 |
2.9 |
<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 |
Increased energy-levels, stamina, endurance, and
recuperation.
Improved digestion at the low and medium-dosages
(0.3 and 0.45 gr. of oil pr. kg. of bodyweight daily).
Nausea, tiredness, dizziness, and upset stomach at
the high dosage (0.6 gr. of oil pr. kg. of bodyweight daily).
Improved concentration.
He was positively surprised over what he had felt
after 8 weeks of supplementation.
In the spring of 2001, he has had his best season
ever, even beating several of the pro-cyclists and consistently
performing better than any previous season.
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