the yogurt and gut health study principal investigator: robert ward, phd bioactive yogurt...
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The Yogurt and Gut Health Study
Principal Investigator: Robert Ward, PhD
Bioactive Yogurt Formulation for Improving Markers of Metabolic Syndrome
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METABOLIC SYNDROME IS BEST DESCRIBED AS
a collection of risk factors that increases the likelihood that a person will develop heart disease, diabetes and even stroke
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• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar
• Unhealthy cholesterol levels
• Abdominal fat
RISK FACTORS TYPICALLY INCLUDE
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METABOLIC SYNDROME
• Is fairly common (20-30% of the population)
• Tends to run in families
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The Role of Diet in Metabolic Syndrome Research in mice and humans has shown that the typical Western Diet (high fat and refined carbohydrates) increases the likelihood of gut inflammation
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GUT INFLAMMATIONIt is believed that this inflammation alters the gut wall in a way that causes it to be more permeable, allowing toxins to cross over the gut barrier where they are absorbed into the bloodstream
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GUT INFLAMMATION
The circulating toxins lead to an overall inflammatory response in our bodies which can be measured by special blood tests
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This low-grade inflammation is believed to increase the likelihood that a person may develop type 2 diabetes and other medical conditions possibly associated with Metabolic Syndrome
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PURPOSE OF THE YOGURT and GUT HEALTH STUDYThe purpose of this research study is to see if a specially formulated yogurt will affect the gut barrier in a way that:
• Reduces gut leakiness
• Prevents an increase in inflammatory factors in the blood
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This is NOT a weight loss study.
You will asked to to maintain your weight throughout the study.
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• Have a BMI between 30 and 34 (calculate your BMI by clicking HERE)
• Have blood laboratory values associated with metabolic syndrome (we will test)
• Provide samples for study (blood, urine, stool)
• Can visit our clinic weekly to pick up yogurt/pudding product and have blood pressure and weight monitored
Compensation up to $300 for travel time and inconvenience will be provided
• Are a male or female between the ages of 18 – 60
• Have a waist circumference of > 40” for males; > 35” for women
• Regularly consume 1-3 servings of dairy daily
• Willing to consume a yogurt or pudding test product twice daily for 12 weeks
DO YOU QUALIFY?You may qualify for this research study if you:
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QUESTIONS?
If you are interested in seeing if you qualify, please fill out our screening questionnaire by clicking here.
You may email or call us with questions.
Janet Bergeson: 435-797-8262Nancie Hergert: 435-797-3629