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The Effects of Milk Protein Versus Soy Protein on Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism

Sponsor: University of Guelph

Summary

Dairy products provide macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are important for health and development. Despite this, many Canadians now eat fewer dairy products and are instead consuming more non-dairy alternatives, such as soy. Some of this is because of misconceptions about the effects of dairy on health. However, the study investigators hypothesize that, compared to soy, dairy may actually improve a person's health due to its effects on the enzymes in the body that make omega-3 fatty acids, such as EPA and DHA. The goal of this study is to examine omega-3 metabolism in men and women consuming either milk or soy protein. Briefly, this study will determine if the consumption of milk or soy protein differentially impacts blood EPA and DHA levels, the synthesis of EPA and DHA, fatty acid oxidation, and omega-3 fat absorption from the gut. It is anticipated that the findings from this novel and innovative research project will provide high quality evidence to support a previously unappreciated protective effect of dairy for human health and development.

Official title: Investigating the Effects of Milk Protein Versus Soy Protein on Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism: A Randomized Parallel-arm Human Trial in Healthy Canadian Adults

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