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Study
Title: The Impact of
Egg Consumption on Indices of Vascular Health in Patients with Peripheral
Arterial Disease
Principal
Investigator: Dr.
James D. House (Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba)
Co-Investigators: Dr. Carla Taylor (University of
Manitoba and CCARM), Dr. Peter Zahradka (CCARM), Dr. R. Guzman , and Dr. Karmin O
Brief
description of study: Eggs,
specifically the egg yolk, are a dietary source of cholesterol, but new
research suggests that the association between serum cholesterol levels and
cardiovascular disease risk is not as strong as previously believed. Furthermore, eggs are an important source of
vitamins and other nutrients which could provide important health benefits to
individuals with cardiovascular disease. We therefore plan to investigate
whether there is a link between increased egg consumption and reduction in
peripheral artery disease, a form of atherosclerosis that affects the legs. In
addition we will investigate whether there is a link between consumption of
eggs fortified with Omega-3 fatty acids (fatty acids believed to provide
protection against cardiovascular disease) and reduction in peripheral artery
disease, a form of atherosclerosis that affects the legs
Anticipated
start date: May 2009
Study
duration: 6 weeks
Study
population sought
Recruitment will consist of three groups of approximately 20 participants (n=60
total) who have been referred to the Vascular Surgery Clinic at St. Boniface
General Hospital, and who exhibit moderate hyperlipidemia. 1) Control Group : no egg
consumption. 2) Classic Egg Group: consumption of 6 eggs/week as commercial
classic eggs 3) Omega 3 Egg Group :
consumption of 6 eggs/week as commercial Omega-3 eggs
Contact:
Dr James House
(204-474-9523)
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