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  • Interested in Groundbreaking Probiotics Research?

     

     

    Are you interested in contributing to exciting health research?

     

    The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut Storrs campus is seeking men and women to participate in a 15-week nutrition research study to explore how a probiotic supplement, Lactobacillus acidophilus (strain TW01), affects gut health and microbiome composition, body composition, and markers of inflammation in the body. You will be provided with daily probiotic/placebo study capsules, complimentary meal delivery service kits, and be compensated up to $50 for your time.

     

    We are looking for men and women who are:

    - Between 18 and 60 years of age
    - Body mass index (BMI) between 28 kg/m2  and 40 kg/m2
    - Waist circumference ≥ 88 cm or 35 inches for women, ≥ 102 cm or 40 inches for men
    - Willing to consume study capsules daily
    - Willing to prepare and consume the delivered meal kits
    - Willing to provide blood and stool samples throughout the study
    - Do not fit any exclusion criteria

     

    What is involved?

    • Non-invasive collection of stool samples using a simple, easy-to-use kit (works like toilet paper!)
    • Small blood samples collected at scheduled intervals
    • Body composition assessments

    Benefits of participating:

    - Free body composition and gut health analysis upon request.  

     

    To inquire about participating in the study contact:

    - Christopher Blesso, Principal Investigator, 860-486-9049
    o Email: christopher.blesso@uconn.edu or
    - Oliver Otoko, Graduate Assistant, 860-486-8755
    o Email: oliver.otoko@uconn.edu
    - Emma Hickey, Graduate Assistant, 860-486-8755
    o Email: emma.hickey@uconn.edu

     

     

    This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #XXXX

     

    For more information, contact: Emma Hickey/Department of Nutritional Sciences at emma.hickey@uconn.edu