Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Bioavailability of Vitamin D(25(OH)D) and Omega-3 Fatty Acid (DHA) Enhanced Chicken

Lead Sponsor:

Cornell University

Conditions:

Nutrition, Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of the research is to evaluate if chicken or eggs obtained from chickens that are fed a diet that contains omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA), or vitamin D (as 25(OH)D) provides additional heal...

Detailed Description

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines advocate intake of lean proteins (such as chicken and fish) while limiting intake of saturated fat. Chicken contains similar protein to beef or pork but has less satur...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • healthy adults
  • Non-smoking
  • Age between 18- 35 yo
  • Females: premenopausal and not pregnant or lactating
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18 - 30 kg/m2.
  • No preexisting medical complications (such as eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, malabsorption diseases, or taking medications known to influence iron homeostasis)

Exclusion

  • BMI \<18 or \> 30 kg/m2,
  • Age \<18 y or \> 50y,
  • Smoking
  • Pregnancy, lactating
  • Have gastrointestinal disorders/malabsorption diseases/dietary restrictions/medication use of medications known to impact DHA/EPA or Vitamin D 25(OH)D absorption
  • Take vitamin and mineral supplementations

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 4 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

84 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05248737

Start Date

December 4 2021

End Date

January 30 2026

Last Update

September 25 2025

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Human Metabolic Research Unit

Ithaca, New York, United States, 14850