Flaxseed in Yogurt for Healthy Subjects
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are using stomach acid-lowering medications, laxatives, or antibiotics within certain time frames before the study.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Flax in the clinical trial 'Flaxseed in Yogurt for Healthy Subjects'?
Is flaxseed safe for human consumption?
How does flaxseed in yogurt differ from other treatments for health improvement?
Flaxseed in yogurt is unique because it combines the nutritional benefits of flaxseed, such as high omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber, with the probiotic properties of yogurt, potentially improving heart health and glycemic control. This combination offers a novel approach to enhancing yogurt's health benefits, unlike standard yogurt or flaxseed supplements alone.910111213
What is the purpose of this trial?
A randomized, controlled, cross-over post-prandial trial in healthy human volunteers will be conducted at the IH Asper Institute to determine the effect whole ground flaxseed, roasted then ground whole flaxseed, whole intact flaxseed and flaxseed hulls mixed into yogurt on blood cyanide levels.
Research Team
Heather Blewett, PhD
Principal Investigator
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for healthy individuals who are interested in participating in a study to understand how different forms of flaxseed mixed with yogurt affect blood cyanide levels. Specific eligibility criteria details were not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants consume yogurt with different flaxseed products, and blood and urine samples are collected at specified intervals
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Flax
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
St. Boniface Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Collaborator