Effects of Egg Consumption on Carotenoid Absorption From Co-consumed, Non-Egg Food

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Conditions studied: Will Consuming Eggs With a Mixed Vegetable Salad Increase Carotenoid Absorption

In brief

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes consumption of 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily but average intake of US adults is only 2.6 cups. This low consumption of fruits and vegetables results in limited availability of certain nutrients found in these foods such as carotenoids. Dietary carotenoids have health beneficial properties and are known to fight against disease. Eggs are known to be a good source of carotenoids and eggs may improve the absorption of carotenoids found in co-consumed fruits and vegetables. Therefore, we are interested to see if consuming eggs with a mixed-vegetable salad will increase carotenoid absorption.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01951313

Run by

Purdue University

People needed

17

Starts

2014-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-06-18

Who can join

Age: 19 and older, up to 45. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male 19 to 45y BMI 18.5-29.9kg/m2 generally healthy non-smoker

You may not qualify if…

• Female deep vein thrombosis intestinal disorders fasting blood glucose >110mg/dL smoking drinking more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day taking lipid-lowering medications or dietary supplements affecting plasma cholesterol concentration.

Where it is running

• Purdue University — West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

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