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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