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Dietary Lipids as Primary Modulators of Carotenoid Absorption in Vegetables

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Absorption of Carotenoids From Vegetables
Registration Number
NCT01006174
Lead Sponsor
Purdue University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine how dietary fats and oils influence the absorption of beneficial plant pigments (carotenoids) from vegetables. The study will examine changes in blood carotenoids in response to eating a salad with different fats/oils.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
55
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.
  • Must be pre-menopausal
  • 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 or planned pregnancy
  • Not using any hormone-based contraceptive, e.g., pill, patch, injection, implants, etc.
  • 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
  • Menopausal
  • Diabetic
  • Currently pregnant
  • Currently using any type of hormone-based contraceptives, (e.g., pill, patch, injection, implants, etc.)
  • Use of lipid altering medications

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluating the impact of dietary lipid profiles on intestinal absorption of carotenoids from vegetables.66 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Purdue University

🇺🇸

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Purdue University
🇺🇸West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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