Status:
COMPLETED
Bioavailability of Yellow Maize Carotenoids in Humans
Lead Sponsor:
Tufts University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Nutricia Research Fundation
National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Conditions:
Vitamin A Status
Eligibility:
MALE
40-70 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The study hypothesis is that high ß-C yellow maize can provide vitamin A efficiently. \- list item one ß-C in yellow maize The study will use stable isotope labeled high ß-C yellow maize and vitamin...
Detailed Description
\- list item one ß-C in yellow maize Pro-vitamin A carotenoids in plants are a major and safe vitamin A source for a vast population in the world. Even though, ß-carotene (ß-C) in vegetables has been...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy subjects
Exclusion
- GI track problems
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00636038
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2008
Last Update
March 14 2008
Active Locations (1)
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National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe