Trans fatty acid analysis in vegans

A cross sectional study assessing plasma trans fatty acid levels in New Zealand vegans

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12613000371796

Enrollment

Registered

2013-04-08

Start date

2013-08-05

Completion date

2013-09-02

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

Trans fats are found in dairy and in processed foods. The type of trans fats found in each food source is thought to be unique. We have recently completed a study in 180 healthy people who were asked to change dairy intake. Despite evidence that dairy intake was significantly changed; the trans fats from dairy did not. We then tested 7 brands of milk and found these Trans fats in milk samples. The question remains, could these trans fats come from non-animal sources, or do humans have the capability of changing unsaturated fats into these trans fats (pretty unlikely). Testing trans fatty acid levels in vegans seems the best way to answer this question. 20 male or non-pregnant female age >18 years of age who are vegan will be asked to have 1 blood test. We will do a mass spectrometry test to look at all fatty acids. All trans fats will be measured and if present, we will see if they correlate with each other.

Interventions

1 sample of plasma for fatty acid analysis at one time point

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 100 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Aged over 18 years of age 2. Able to give informed consent 3. Are vegan

Exclusion criteria

1. Ingestion of any animal product in the last 12 weeks 2. On medications

Outcome results