Citrus Beverages and Gastrointestinal Function
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Healthy
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of daily intake of orange pomace on gastrointestinal function as measured by stool frequency. Additional outcomes will include aspects of digestive health, diet quality, and fasting blood glucose and lipid concentrations. Possible explanations for the mechanism of the pomace will be explored in microbial ecology analyses.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02979496
- Run by
- University of Florida
- People needed
- 330
- Starts
- 2017-02-13
- Expected to finish
- 2017-04-29
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-10-16
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Healthy adults 18-60 years of age
- Willing and able to consume 16 oz. of a citrus beverage daily for the 3-week study intervention
- Willing and able to avoid consumption of any orange, grapefruit, tomato or V-8 juice and whole oranges or grapefruits during the two weeks leading up to the study and during the study, not including the study beverage
- Willing and able to complete daily questionnaires online regarding dietary intake and general health and well-being, including gastrointestinal habits Note: we will recruit participants who will have Internet access for the duration of the protocol, but understand that, once enrolled, situations may change. If this is the case, paper copies of the online forms will be provided
- Willing to discontinue any prebiotic, probiotic, and fiber supplements after consenting
- Willing to provide blood via finger prick and a stool sample twice each, once at the beginning and once at the end of the study
You may not qualify if…
- Women who are lactating, know that they are pregnant, or are attempting to get pregnant
- Currently being treated for any physician-diagnosed diseases or conditions
- Vegetarians/vegans
Where it is running
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States
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