Inflammation, Oxidative Stress
Conditions
Keywords
antioxidant, oxidative stress, inflammation, polyphenols, yogurt
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of yogurt enriched with polyphenols after 2-week consumption by healthy individuals.
Detailed description
Eighteen healthy adult volunteers of both sexes consumed yogurt (400g per day) enriched with polyphenols (10mg/100g yogurt) or yogurt (400g per day) not enriched with polyphenols for two weeks in a double-blind, crossover, randomized manner.There was a washout period of at least 10 days. Physiological data and blood samples were collected before and after consumption of each yogurt.
Interventions
Yogurt enriched with polyphenols extracted from grape seeds
Yogurt not enriched with polyphenols
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy individuals * Non-smokers
Exclusion criteria
* Current use of dietary supplements or drugs * Metabolic disease * Lactose intolerance * Pregnant, pregnancy intention or breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant effects | Two weeks | Indices of blood antioxidant status |
| Anti-inflammatory effects | Two weeks | Indices of inflammation in blood |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hydration | Two weeks | Urine specific gravity |
| Resting heart rate | Two weeks | Resting heart rate |
| Blood glucose levels | Two weeks | — |
| Body composition | Two weeks | Body fat percentage |
| Total cholesterol levels | Two weeks | — |
| High Density Lipoprotein cholesterol levels | Two weeks | — |
| Triglyceride levels | Two weeks | — |
| Blood pressure | Two weeks | Blood pressure at rest |
Countries
Greece