Blood lipids Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
In this parallel, multi-arm study examining the effect of the intervention over 6 weeks, participants will consume one of the following diet treatments per day
1. 120 g solid cheddar (non-melted), 100% pasture-fed cheddar
2. 120 g melted, 100% pasture-fed cheddar (test)
3. ‘Deconstructed cheese’ (49 g butter, 30 g calcium case
Sponsors
Food for Health Ireland
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current participant inclusion criteria as of 18/05/2022: 1. Healthy, not taking medication for cholesterol, blood pressure or digestion 2. Not following a prescribed diet for any reason (weight loss, cholesterol etc) 3. Free from dairy intolerance/allergy and consume an omnivorous diet 4. Male or female, aged =50 years 5. BMI >25 kg/m² Previous participant inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy, not taking medication for cholesterol, blood pressure or digestion 2. Not following a prescribed diet for any reason (weight loss, cholesterol etc) 3. Free from dairy intolerance/allergy and consume an omnivorous diet 4. Male or female, aged between 50– 69 years 5. BMI >25 kg/m²
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current participant exclusion criteria as of 18/05/2022: 1. Taking medication for cholesterol, blood pressure, or digestion 2. Following a prescribed diet for any reason (weight loss, cholesterol, etc) 3. Dairy intolerance/allergy and consuming an omnivorous diet 4. Male or female, aged 70 years to be excluded as a COVID-19 precaution
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood lipids measured with the HORIBA Pentra C400 from fasted blood samples collected at baseline and after the 6-week intervention period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood glucose and inflammatory markers measured with the HORIBA Pentra C400 from fasted blood samples collected at baseline and after the 6-week intervention period | — |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed