None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
We hypothesise that deer milk will be an acceptable high protein beverage with natural high levels of vitamins and minerals and will therefore improve nutritional status. The purpose of the proposed study is to assess if a natural milk with excellent nutritional properties is: 1) an acceptable oral supplement in older adults based on favourable sensory attributes 2) whether deer milk can improve nutritional status, body composition and physical performance as compared to a commercial over the counter nutritional supplement (ONS) . Decline in nutritional status is a modifiable risk factor that directly impacts the development of malnutrition. The ability to influence disease progression through diet would be of significant benefit to ageing populations globally. Over the counter protein beverages are available to older adults, but poor compliance has been reported for many of these drinks which reduces the observed health benefits to the consumers. Deer milk is nutrient dense, has an improved taste and may affect mobility and general health of the participants – therefore compliance), body composition and biochemical assessments are included. Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of deer milk versus ONS on body composition, biochemical markers of nutrition, and low burden performance outcome measures. Trial design A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, longitudinal study. The trial will be completed by 120 (two groups of 60 each) women and men in the age range of 65-80 years dwelling in the community
Interventions
We will recruit 120 seemingly healthy older adults between 65-80 years old. Two groups consuming either deer milk or the comparator drink. 200ml of each need to be consumed per day. The volunteers will also receive a physical activity questionnaire, a three-day dietary recall and complete the mini-nutritional assessment (MNA). The volunteers will consume the beverages for 10 weeks. Participants will receive a daily diary for recording consumption of the beverages as well as well as medications t
We will recruit 120 seemingly healthy older adults between 65-80 years old. Two groups consuming either deer milk or the comparator drink. 200ml of each need to be consumed per day. The volunteers will also receive a physical activity questionnaire, a three-day dietary recall and complete the mini-nutritional assessment (MNA). The volunteers will consume the beverages for 10 weeks. Participants will receive a daily diary for recording consumption of the beverages as well as well as medications taken and any side effects due to consumption of the beverage.
Sponsors
High Value Nutrition
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Willing to give consent and seemingly health and ambulant.
Exclusion criteria
Milk allergy or lactose intolerant, regular use of protein supplements, severe malnutrition, diabetes or any endocrine disease.
Outcome results
None listed