FerMetS
Matrix characterization and effect of different types of fermented dairy products on liver fat, cardio metabolic risk and gut microbiome in males with symptoms of metabolic syndrome (FerMetS)
The project is investigating the effect of including different types of fermented dairy products as an integrated part of a well-balanced diet.
First step of the FerMetS project is a thorough characterization of the matrices in four different dairy product, which will be included in the intervention study.
In the intervention study, we will investigate the effect of including these four different dairy products as an integrated part of a well-balanced diet on liver fat, cardio metabolic risk and gut microbiome. The study will be conducted as a 20-weeks parallel randomized controlled trial.
The study will be initiated by a four-weeks wash out period where subjects will be instructed to include the control intervention product as a substitute for a part of their diet. This will be followed by a 16-weeks intervention period where subjects will be instructed to include one of four intervention products as a substitute for a part of their diet.
A total of 100 males with an initial body mass index of 28-45 kg/m2 and abdominal adiposity (defined as waist-to-height >0.5 cm) will be included in the study.
FerMetS is primary funded by Arla Food for Health, which will cover the expenses related to execution of the study as well as provision of whole milk and yogurt. We will apply for further funding from relevant funds primarily related to the expenses of analyzing the conducted data.
The funding for this study will be in an independent research account that is subject to public review. Funders have no influence on execution, interpretation and dissemination of the study and none of the study personnel are employed or paid by the funder.
Involved in the project
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faidon Magkos | Professor | +4535333671 | |
| Søren Andresen | Biomedical Laboratory Scientist | +4535332468 |
External
| Name | Title | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Karsten Kristiansen | Biologi, KU | |
| Hanne Bertram | AU |
Contact
Faidon Magkos
Professor