2630: Multivitamin and mineral supplement absorption

Healthy men and women 18-35 years

To determine absorption from the gut into the body of vitamin and minerals from common over-the-counter multivitamin and mineral supplement preparations (ICapsÂ® Eye Vitamin) contained in soft gelatin capsules or tablets
Major Exclusions	BMI < 21, > 27 kg/m2 < 18, > 35 years Multivitamin, fish oil, or mineral supplementation within the past month Extremely high dietary intake of carotenoids Pregnancy or lactation Fat malabsorption Hyperlipidemia Alcohol consumption of more than 2 drinks per day or 14 drinks per week Past or present smokers or nicotine patches or gum within the last 6 months
Length of Study	Approximately 15 weeks (1 month run-in, 3 - 1 week study phases with one month washout between phases)	# of Visits	13 (one screening visit, 12 study visits)
Residency	None	Study diet	Standard breakfast, lunch and dinner on the first day of each of the three phases. A low fruit and vegetable diet will be followed during the 3 - 1 week study phases.
Payment	$25 for screening, $710 if you qualify and complete the study	Can I work?	Yes

Length of study
Total length of the study including resident stays and nonresident visits.
This does not mean you will be testing the entire time.
Residency
The length of time volunteers are required to stay overnight at the HNRCA. Residents have their own private room, bathroom, television, VCR, and phone during their stay.
Payment
The amount of reimbursement for travel and inconvenience.
Number of visits
Total number of nonresident visits.
Study diet
Indicates meals which will be provided by the HNRCA
Can I work?
Indicates if you will be able to work and if so, when.

For more information please complete our Study Inquiry Form or call Volunteer Services at (800) 738-7555 and a Recruiter will return your call as soon as possible.

We appreciate your interest in our program and we hope to work with you in the future.

Thank you,

The Recruitment Office
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University