Cheese vs. fake cheese: which sparks less inflammation?

NCT ID NCT01803633

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how eating cheese, compared to a non-dairy cheese substitute, changes inflammation levels in the body over six hours. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in the blood of 20 adults with metabolic syndrome or obesity. The goal is to understand the short-term effects of dairy fat on inflammation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X Obesity obesity disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center

    Davis, California, 95616, United States