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Chicken and eggs as nutrient boosters? new study tests fortified poultry

NCT ID NCT05248737

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether healthy adults can improve their omega-3 or vitamin D levels by eating chicken or eggs from chickens fed special diets. About 84 healthy, non-smoking adults aged 18-35 will eat these fortified foods or take supplements. The goal is to measure changes in blood nutrient levels, not to treat any disease.

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Active substance
DHA/EPA fortified chicken, 25(OH)D fortified chicken/eggs, and dietary supplements
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that eating fortified chicken or eggs is a practical way to improve omega-3 or vitamin D levels in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to the general population or those with health conditions. It only measures nutrient levels, not health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 84 people

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Started

Dec 2021

Expected to finish

May 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthy adults from Ithaca, NY

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy adults * Non-smoking * Age between 18- 35 yo * Females: premenopausal and not pregnant or lactating * Body mass index (BMI) between 18 - 30 kg/m2. * No preexisting medical complications (such as eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, malabsorption diseases, or taking medications known to influence iron homeostasis) Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \<18 or \> 30 kg/m2, * Age \<18 y or \> 50y, * Smoking * Pregnancy, lactating * Have gastrointestinal disorders/malabsorption diseases/dietary restrictions/medication use of medications known to impact DHA/EPA or Vitamin D 25(OH)D absorption * Take vitamin and mineral supplementations

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Nutrition, healthy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Human Metabolic Research Unit

    Ithaca, New York, 14850, United States

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