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  • Research Participants Wanted: Cholesterol & Grapes

     

    Do you enjoy eating grapes?

    Are you interested in finding out if grapes are good for your health?

     

    The Department of Nutritional Sciences 

     

    At the 

     

    University of Connecticut

     

    Is seeking

     

    Men to participate in a 13-week research study to investigate the effects of grape powder ingestion on improving cholesterol levels and reducing risk for heart disease

     

     

            We are looking for men who are:

    • Between 30 and 70 years
    • No history of diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, stroke, renal problems, liver disease, or cancer
    • Not taking high-dose aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications, or any triglyceride- or glucose-lowering medications/supplements
    • If you have one or more of the following, you may be eligible: high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medication, high blood triglycerides, high fasting glucose, low HDL or high waist circumference

     

            Benefits of participating:

    • Free cholesterol testing, diet analysis, and other lab results
    • You will be compensated for your time
    • You may improve risk factors for heart disease

     

    To inquire about participating in the study contact:

    Christopher Blesso, Principal Investigator 860-486-9049

    Email: christopher.blesso@uconn.edu or

                            Courtney Millar, Graduate Assistant 860-486-8755

    Email: courtney.millar@uconn.edu

     

     

    This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H15-218

     

    For more information, contact: Christopher Blesso at 860-486-8755