Absorption and Metabolism of Dietary Cocoa Procyanidins in Humans

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not the intake of dietary procyanidins (oligomers of flavanols) contribute to the systemic presence of flavanols in healthy humans.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01483508

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

12

Starts

2008-02-01

Expected to finish

2008-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-10-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• A normal blood chemistry and liver function
• Fasting blood cholesterol and triglycerides < 300 mg/dl and < 3.0 mmol/l, respectively
• BMI < 30 kg/m2 will be considered.
• Volunteers must be able to read and speak English fluently, and thus, fully understand the researchers, research protocols, and their rights as a research volunteer.

You may not qualify if…

• A history of cardiovascular disease, stroke, uncontrolled hypertension (> 160/90 mm), renal, hepatic, or thyroid disease, GI tract disorders, previous GI surgery, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, taking cholesterol-lowering medication, hormone replacement therapy, antioxidant supplements, on aspirin therapy or taking anticoagulants, or on a medically prescribed diet.
• A history of psychiatric illness or an allergy to peanuts.

Where it is running

• Ragle Facility-UC Davis — Davis, California, United States

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