March 17, 2009

Study to examine carotenoid absorption from vegetables

Participants in the 66-day study conducted by professor Wayne Campbell in Purdue's Department of Foods and Nutrition will be asked to consume a controlled diet for three 7-day periods. They also will complete three days of testing that will take about 12 hours each at Purdue's Stone Hall.

Participants' measurements, including blood carotenoid levels and cholesterol levels, will be taken.

Compensation for completing the study is $500.

Those interested must be healthy, a non-smoker, not using hormone-based contraceptives, premenopausal, non-diabetic. For more information, call 765-496-6480 or e-mail carotenoidstudy@purdue.edu

Writer: Greg McClure, 765-494-9394, gmcclure@purdue.edu

Source: Wayne Campbell, 765-494-8236, campbellw@purdue.edu  

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