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  • Seeking participants for a Milk Polar Lipid Study

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    Do you enjoy dairy products?

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    Are you interested in finding out if milk lipids can improve your cholesterol levels and gut bacteria?

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    The Department of Nutritional Sciences

    At the

    University of Connecticut

    Is seeking

    Men and women to participate in a 13-week research study to investigate the

    effects of milk lipids on blood cholesterol levels and gut bacteria composition.

    You will be compensated up to $150 for your time.

     

    We are looking for men and women who are:

    ● Between 18 - 50 years of age

    ● Body Mass Index (BMI) < 30 kg/m2

    ● Willing to consume dairy products on a daily basis

    ● Do not fit any exclusion criteria

     

    Benefits of participating:

    ● Free cholesterol testing, diet analysis, and other lab results

     

    To inquire about participating in the study contact:

    Christopher Blesso, Principal Investigator 860-486-9049

    Email: christopher.blesso@uconn.edu or

    Liya Anto, Graduate Assistant 860-486-8755

    Email: liya.anto@uconn.edu or

    Sarah Wen Warykas, Graduate Assistant 860-486-8755

    Email: sarah.warykas@uconn.edu

     

    This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H19-122

    UConn IRB Protocol H19-122 Approved August 6, 2020

    For more information, contact: Liya Anto at liya.anto@uconn.edu