Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Meal Patterning on Carotenoid Absorption From Vegetables
Lead Sponsor:
Purdue University
Conditions:
Carotenoid
Bioavailability
Eligibility:
MALE
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine how different meal patterns influence the absorption of beneficial plant pigments (carotenoids) from vegetables. The hypothesis is that carotenoid ab...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Age range: 18-50 years
- Body mass index (BMI: weight (kg)/height (m2)) ranging from 20-29 kg/m²
- Weight stable (\<4.5 kg change within the last 3 months)
- Constant habitual activity pattern, not to exceed activities of a recreational level over the past 3 months
- Have clinically normal blood profiles (specifically normal liver and kidney functions and fasting blood glucose of ≤110 mg/dl)
- Non-smoking
- Non-diabetic
- No current use of medication affecting lipid profile
- No intestinal disorders including lipid malabsorption, lactose intolerance
- No heavy consumption of alcohol (\>2 drinks per day)
- No current use of dietary supplements that affect cholesterol, (e.g. Benocol or fiber supplements) or a willingness to discontinue their use during the study
- Exclusion criteria:
- Diabetic
- Use of lipid altering medications
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01856816
Start Date
May 1 2011
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
May 17 2013
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