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The Effect of Pork With Modified Fat Composition and Berries on Plasma Fatty Acids and Fecal Compounds in Healthy Adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cardiovascular Diseases
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Pork and berries
Dietary Supplement: Modified pork
Dietary Supplement: Pork
Registration Number
NCT02469285
Lead Sponsor
University of Helsinki
Brief Summary

High consumption of red meat is related to cardiovascular diseases. Red meat containing more unsaturated fat than normal red meat may have a beneficial impact on plasma lipid and fatty acid profile in humans. Furthermore, consumption of red meat and especially processed red meat is considered harmful to colon health. However, consumption of fruit and berries rich in antioxidants and flavonoids may provide protection when red meat is consumed.

The study aims to answer whether the fatty acid profile of pork when modified towards more unsaturated fat will affect plasma fatty acids and lipids in adult volunteers. The effects of pork with a modified fatty acid content is compared with conventional pork with lower unsaturated fat content. Fatty acid composition of pork is modified by altering the composition of animal feed.

The other arm of the study investigates the effects of consuming berries together with red meat on gut metabolism. The study focuses on how berries affect the formation of fecal compounds known to be related to high red meat consumption, such as N-nitroso compounds.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
65
Inclusion Criteria
  • diet includes meat
Exclusion Criteria
  • high consumption of fish (4 times per week)
  • use of fish oil/ omega-3 oil capsules one month before the intervention
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • vegetarian, vegan

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Normal pork and berriesPork and berriesNormal pork and berries (strawberry, raspberry, wild blueberry, lingonberry, cloudberry, blackcurrant) 160 g pork or pork products daily for 4 weeks, consumption of other red meat is prohibited
Modified porkModified porkPork with modified fatty acid composition, more unsaturated fat. 160 g pork or pork products daily for 4 weeks, consumption of other red meat is prohibited
Normal porkPorkNormal pork 160 g pork or pork products daily for 4 weeks, consumption of other red meat is prohibited
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in plasma fatty acids as a measure of dietary fatty acid modification4 weeks
Change in fecal nitroso compounds as a measure of increased (processed) red meat consumption4 weeks

Measured as apparent total nitroso compounds (ATNC)

Genotoxicity testing of human fecal water in 3D cell culture4 weeks

Fecal water is isolated from fecal samples collected before and after the intervention period from arms B and C. The samples are tested for markers of genotoxicity in 3D cell culture.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in hemoglobin as a measure of dietary modification4 weeks
Concentration of polyphenolics in fecal water as a measure of consumption of berries4 weeks

The polyphenol content of the fecal water is assessed from arms B and C

Changes in plasma lipids as a measure of dietary modification4 weeks

Concentrations of and changes in total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides are measured before and after the intervention period

Weight development during the study period4 weeks

The subjects are weighed before and after the study and their weight is monitored weekly during the study

Change in blood pressure as a measure of dietary modofcation4 weeks

Blood pressure is measured before and after the study period.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Division of Nutrition, University of Helsinki

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Helsinki, Finland

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