Yellow Potatoes for Carotenoids
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will assess the effects of daily intake of yellow and white potatoes on plasma lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations. Skin carotenoid levels will be assessed using the Veggie Meter.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who are able and willing to eat potatoes daily. People with health issues or dietary restrictions that prevent them from eating potatoes, or those taking supplements affecting carotenoid levels, may not be eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants consume 250 g of either yellow-flesh or white-flesh potatoes daily
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in plasma lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations and skin carotenoid content
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study compares the effects of eating yellow-flesh versus white-flesh potatoes every day on blood and skin levels of certain nutrients called carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin).
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
250 g of yellow-flesh potatoes
250 g of white-flesh potatoes
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
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