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The Yogurt and Gut Health Study Principal Investigator: Robert Ward, PhD Bioactive Yogurt Formulation for Improving Markers of Metabolic Syndrome

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Page 1: The Yogurt and Gut Health Study

The Yogurt and Gut Health Study

Principal Investigator: Robert Ward, PhD

Bioactive Yogurt Formulation for Improving Markers of Metabolic Syndrome

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METABOLIC SYNDROME IS BEST DESCRIBED AS

a collection of risk factors that increases the likelihood that a person will develop heart disease, diabetes and even stroke

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• High blood pressure

• High blood sugar

• Unhealthy cholesterol levels

• Abdominal fat

RISK FACTORS TYPICALLY INCLUDE

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METABOLIC SYNDROME

• Is fairly common (20-30% of the population)

• Tends to run in families

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The Role of Diet in Metabolic Syndrome Research in mice and humans has shown that the typical Western Diet (high fat and refined carbohydrates) increases the likelihood of gut inflammation

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GUT INFLAMMATIONIt is believed that this inflammation alters the gut wall in a way that causes it to be more permeable, allowing toxins to cross over the gut barrier where they are absorbed into the bloodstream

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GUT INFLAMMATION

The circulating toxins lead to an overall inflammatory response in our bodies which can be measured by special blood tests

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This low-grade inflammation is believed to increase the likelihood that a person may develop type 2 diabetes and other medical conditions possibly associated with Metabolic Syndrome

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PURPOSE OF THE YOGURT and GUT HEALTH STUDYThe purpose of this research study is to see if a specially formulated yogurt will affect the gut barrier in a way that:

• Reduces gut leakiness

• Prevents an increase in inflammatory factors in the blood

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This is NOT a weight loss study.

You will be asked to maintain your weight throughout the study.

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• Have a BMI that meets study requirements (o

• Have blood laboratory values associated with metabolic syndrome (we will test)

• Provide samples for study (blood, urine, stool)

• Can visit our clinic weekly to pick up yogurt/pudding product and have blood pressure and weight monitored

Compensation up to $300 for travel time and inconvenience will be provided

• Are a male or female between the ages of 18 – 65

• Have a waist circumference of > 40” for males; > 35” for women (we can measure)

• Regularly consume 1-3 servings of dairy daily

• Willing to consume a yogurt or pudding test product twice daily for 12 weeks

DO YOU QUALIFY?You may qualify for this research study if you:

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QUESTIONS? If you are interested in seeing if you qualify, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/yogurtandguthealth2

You may email or call us with questions.

[email protected]

Janet Bergeson: 435-797-8262Nancie Hergert: 435-797-3629