Availability of Lipids in Almonds in Healthy Individuals

Completed

Conditions studied: Obesity, Overweight

In brief

Evidence indicates that almond consumption is associated with multiple health benefits. However, nuts are commonly excluded from diets on the basis that their high energy content may induce weight gain. Evidence from numerous studies show that this is not the case, yet the mechanism responsible for the less than predicted effect on weight is unknown. This study aimed to examine the effects of increased mastication on lipid bioavailability and satiety related peptide released in humans. Its purpose is to provide valuable mechanistic data to support the results from previous completed clinical studies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00768417

Run by

Purdue University

People needed

20

Starts

2006-04-01

Expected to finish

2007-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-11-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-50 years of age
• BMI 20-25 kg/m2
• Full set of healthy teeth
• Weight stable (<3 kg change in past 3 mo)

You may not qualify if…

• Smoker
• Eating Disorders or high level of restraint
• Endocrine disorders
• Pregnant or lactating
• Allergic to nuts
• Taking medication likely to confound study outcomes (meds affecting appetite)

Where it is running

• Purdue University, Laboratory forSensory and Ingestive Studies — West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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