Status:

COMPLETED

Lutein Bioavailability From Fresh and Dried Beverages

Lead Sponsor:

Wageningen University

Conditions:

Macular Pigment

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Macular pigment is composed primarily of the xanthophylls lutein and zeaxanthin, which are members of the carotenoid family. Epidemiological evidence indicates that a higher intake of lutein and zeaxa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18-35 years
  • BMI 18-25 kg/m2
  • body weight should be stable for ≥6 months (with no weight gain/loss \> 3 kg)

Exclusion

  • use of medication except incidental use of pain killers
  • pulmonary inhalation medication and except usage of the contraceptive pill
  • chronic diseases such as IBD or other stomach or bowel diseases
  • not willing to discontinue consumption of vitamin supplements
  • allergic to cow milk / dairy products/ eggs/ egg-rich products
  • vegetarians
  • smoking
  • pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • having donated blood (as blood donor) within 1 month prior to the screening
  • visit or planning to do so during the study
  • impossible or difficult venapuncture

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

103 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01400763

Start Date

May 1 2011

End Date

July 1 2011

Last Update

July 22 2011

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