2.4. Supplement Protocol
ACC and a placebo were supplied for 9 weeks following a double-blind design. The participants received sealed numbered jars containing either ACC or placebo capsules. The participants consumed 1000 mg of slow-release ACC capsules or placebo capsules each day, 5 times/day (200 mg per serving) for 9 weeks, on an empty stomach. There was no difference in the appearance or taste between the active ingredient and placebo capsules.The ACC capsule consisted of 200 mg ACC (pH Gastrilex