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 #B2025-0034
For more information, contact: Emma Hickey at emma.hickey@uconn.edu