Assessment of Optimal Egg Intake in a Healthy Population
The University of Connecticut Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study. The purpose of this study is to find out how intake of 1, 2, or 3 eggs per day impacts risk for heart disease in young, healthy individuals. Participants will be asked to visit the Department of Nutritional Sciences in Storrs, CT, for 5 clinical visits over a period of 14 weeks. At these visits, we will measure your weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure, as well as collect a blood sample.
To participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria:
- Healthy man or woman, age 18-30
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 (if you don't know your BMI, please visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm)
- Healthy, without cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, liver or kidney disease
- Willing to consume 1, 2, or 3 eggs daily for 4 weeks each
- Proficient in English
Participation in this study will provide you with information about your BMI, blood pressure, blood lipid levels, and other biomarkers that may impact your risk for heart disease. Additionally, you will help scientists better understand the risks and benefits of daily intake of varying amounts of eggs.
Participants will receive up to $200 for completing the study.
To learn more about this study, contact Diana at uconneggstudy@gmail.com.
This research is conducted under the direction of Maria Luz Fernandez in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H15-227.
For more information, contact: Diana at uconneggstudy@gmail.com