An investigation of the effect of cheese consumption, as part of the normal diet, on oral and gut microbiome, and metabolic responses in healthy adults [A Pilot Study]

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: gastrointestinal function; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000787189
• Lead Sponsor: RMIT

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-28
• Study Completion: 2019-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 21 September 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 23

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy weight (body mass index 18.5 - 25kg/m2) males and females adults (aged between 18 and 50) who are deemed eligible to participate as indicated by not meeting one or more of the exclusion criterion.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded from participating within the project for the following reasons: Individuals with presence of chronic diseases related to the metabolism of energy and nutrients (i.e. hyperthyroidism, diagnosed diabetes), pathologic eating disorders and lactose intolerance and allergy to dairy products. Additional exclusion criteria include: individuals with the presence of gastrointestinal disorders and diseases (i.e. inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, gastroenteritis), pregnant, post-menopausal, taking contraindicated mediation (i.e. psychotropic drugs, antibiotics or appetite suppressants), the use of any dietary supplement that might interfere with the results of the study, weight unstable in the past 3 months, or irregular bowel patterns

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified