Cheese and Human Health
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Registration Number
- NCT01140165
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to examine if a diet rich in cheese will have a beneficial effect on risk markers of cardiovascular disease compared to a diet rich in butter.
The primary parameters are total cholesterol as well as LDL-, HDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol (TAG). The secondary parameters are hsCRP, markers of insulin resistance, fasting insulin and glucose (HOMA). Furthermore bloodpressure is measured.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Sign written consent
- Age: 20-70
- BMI: 20-32
- Refrain from dietary supplements and blood donations prior to, and during the study
Exclusion Criteria
- Known or suspected abuse of alcohol, drugs or medication
- Poor compliance
- Current or previously cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes Mellitus or other severe chronic disease, including severe allergies
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Total cholesterol 6 weeks LDL cholesterol 6 weeks HDL cholesterol 6 weeks Triglyceride 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Insulin 6 weeks fasting hsCRP 6 weeks Glucose 6 weeks Blood pressure 6 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Human Nutrition
🇩🇰Frederiksberg, Denmark
Department of Human Nutrition🇩🇰Frederiksberg, Denmark