Egg Intake for Health Effects
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this intervention study is to investigate the effects of daily egg intake on markers of gut health, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), metabolic, and immune cell profiles in adults with body mass indexes (BMI) in normal and obesity ranges. This study further aims to determine whether egg effects are associated with baseline gut microbiome profiles, and whether egg effects are different between males and females and by BMI status. The study will address the following objectives:
Objective 1: Evaluate the effects of daily egg white vs. whole egg intake on gut health, microbiome, and metabolome profiles.
Objective 2: Evaluate the effects of daily egg white vs. whole egg intake on HDL composition and function.
Objective 3: Evaluate the effects of daily egg white vs. whole egg intake on immune profiles and function in culture (ex vivo).
Participants will be asked to consume egg whites and whole eggs on a daily basis for 4-weeks each, and avoid eating eggs for a total of 8 weeks at different points in the study. Participants will be asked to complete surveys about dietary intake and physical activity, as well as provide blood and stool samples throughout the course of the study.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults with normal or high body weight (BMI), who do not have any major health issues. Participants should be willing to eat eggs daily, avoid eggs at certain times, and provide blood and stool samples during the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants consume egg whites and whole eggs daily for 4 weeks each, with a total of 8 weeks of egg avoidance at different points
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study compares the effects of eating egg whites versus whole eggs every day on gut health, cholesterol (HDL), metabolism, and immune system markers. Each participant will try both diets for four weeks each, with breaks from eating eggs in between.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Connecticut
Lead Sponsor
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