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Pastured meat and eggs may boost Omega-3 levels, study finds

NCT ID NCT06768775

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Utah State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether eating meat and eggs from pastured (regenerative) farms affects health differently than conventional products. Eighty middle-aged adults ate either pastured or conventional chicken, beef, pork, and eggs for 16 weeks. Researchers measured omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells and other health markers to see if the farming method makes a difference.

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Active substance
Pastured livestock diet (meat and eggs from regenerative farming)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that eating pastured animal products improves omega-3 levels and other health markers compared to conventional products.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational-style trial with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and any differences found might be small or not meaningful for health.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 30 and 65 years. BMI between 25 and 35 kg/m². Weight stability within the last three months (loss or gain \< 4%). Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) ≤ 6.4%. Fasting plasma glucose concentration \< 126 mg/dL. Ability to understand and communicate in English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of medications known to affect study outcomes (e.g., NSAIDs, corticosteroids, anticoagulants) that cannot be discontinued temporarily. Blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg without physician clearance. Unwillingness to forgo seafood consumption or omega-3 supplement intake during the study. Alcohol consumption \> 14 drinks per week. Tobacco product use within the last three months. Receipt of a COVID vaccine within the last two weeks. Engagement in high-level competitive exercise (e.g., triathlon, marathon, powerlifting). Diagnosed inflammatory diseases (e.g., autoimmune disorders, coeliac disease, arthritis). Diagnoses of active malignancy, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Use of antibiotics within the last 60 days. Pregnancy or planning pregnancy within the next month. Lactating women. Allergies to meat or eggs. Inability or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol, including adherence to study visits and dietary requirements. Dietary preferences that exclude meat or eggs (e.g., vegan, vegetarian, halal). Any condition that, in the opinion of the research team, makes the participant unsuitable for the study.

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Omega-3 fatty acids

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  • Center for Human Nutrition Studies

    Logan, Utah, 84341, United States

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