Pastured Livestock Diet for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires participants to stop taking medications that could affect the study outcomes, such as NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and anticoagulants, if they cannot be temporarily discontinued. If you are on these medications, you may need to stop them to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the Pastured Livestock Diet treatment for increasing omega-3 fatty acids?
How does the Pastured Livestock Diet treatment differ from other treatments for increasing omega-3 fatty acids?
The Pastured Livestock Diet is unique because it involves grazing animals on diverse pastures, which enhances the omega-3 fatty acid content in their meat compared to conventional livestock diets. This approach leverages the natural fatty acid profiles of specific plants, leading to healthier meat with higher omega-3 levels.13467
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of consuming meat and eggs from regenerative/pastured versus conventional farming practices on health biomarkers in middle-aged adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:How does consumption of pastured animal products influence red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid levels, inflammatory markers, and metabolomic profiles compared to conventional animal products?What are the potential metabolic health benefits or risks associated with consuming animal products from regenerative farming practices?Researchers will compare participants consuming pastured meat and eggs to those consuming conventional meat and eggs to determine differences in health outcomes.Participants will:Consume study-provided chicken thighs, ground beef, ground pork, and eggs for 16 weeks.Attend clinic visits for blood, urine, and stool sample collection before and after the intervention.Complete dietary assessments to monitor compliance.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for middle-aged adults interested in the health impacts of their diet. Participants will eat provided meats and eggs from either pastured or conventional livestock for 16 weeks. They must be willing to give blood, urine, and stool samples, as well as complete dietary assessments.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants consume study-provided chicken thighs, ground beef, ground pork, and eggs for 16 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Conventional Livestock Diet
- Pastured Livestock Diet
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Utah State University
Lead Sponsor
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Collaborator
USDA ARS
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