2610: Alkylresorcinols as a Biomarker of Whole Wheat Intake

Men and women aged 18-40

To examine the dose-dependent relationship between alkylresorcinol biomarkers and whole-wheat intake in healthy adults and to examine the effect of whole wheat on gut microbiota.
Major Exclusions	Smoking Allergies to wheat products Weight < 100 pounds BMI<19 or BMI>26 kg/m2 Heart disease High blood pressure Diabetes Use of dietary supplements
Length of Study	6-8 weeks	# of Visits	1 screening and 5 study visits
Residency	None	Study diet	Must avoid all grain/wheat products not provided by the study. Participants will be provided with either 3 or 6 servings of whole grains over the course of two, 7 day periods.
Payment	$25 for screening visit, and up to $355 if you qualify and complete the study	Can I work?	Yes
Study Site:

Length of study
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This does not mean you will be testing the entire time.
Residency
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Payment
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Number of visits
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Study diet
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Can I work?
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For more information about this study, please call Volunteer Services at 1-800-738-7555 or complete our Study Inquiry Form.

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