Assessing Choline Bioavailability and Metabolism From a New Dairy Ingredient for Post-Menopausal Women
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if dairy is a good source of choline compared to eggs. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How the body uses choline; and, * What effect WPPC has on choline metabolism. Researchers will compare Whey Protein Phospholipid Concentrate (WPPC) to whole egg powder to see if WPPC is as effective as eggs. Participants will drink a chocolate-flavored drink mixed with either WPPC or whole egg powder.
Description
This study is intended to evaluate the bioavailability and metabolism of choline in WPPC compared to the most commonly -used food for bioavailable choline, whole egg. The intent of the evaluation is to improve the knowledge of how WPPC contributes to the nutritional needs and health of postmenopausal women.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 51–70 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages between 51 and 70 * Is currently post-menopausal (Post-menopausal is a term used to describe the time in a woman's life after she has gone through menopause. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55. Menopause is when a woman's menstrual periods stop permanently (at least 12 months)) * Not allergic to the intervention foods and allergens that are related to the production of intervention foods (e.g. dairy products, egg, fish, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, crustaceans, gluten, mollusks, mustard, sesame seeds.) * Had stable body weight (± 5%) for…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementWPPC
A chocolate-flavored drink with WPPC added
- Dietary SupplementWhole egg powder
A chocolate-flavored drink with whole egg powder added
Location
- University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, Wisconsin