Efficacy of Sterol-Fortified Low Fat Soy Beverage on Cholesterol Metabolism, Inflammation and Oxidative Status in Humans - Study II

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Hypercholesterolemia is a well-established risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis, a component of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The National Cholesterol Education Program advises the public to consume 2 g/day of plant sterols or stanols in addition to the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Diet to lower elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. For foods to carry the FDA health claim label they must contain 0.65 g of phytosterol ester or 1.7 g of phytostanol ester per serving. The study was a controlled diet, cross-over clinical investigation using a Latin square sequence. It consisted of two 29 d phases separated by a four week wash out interval. Subjects were randomized to one of two treatment arms: 1 % dairy milk or low-fat soy beverage providing 1.95 g plant sterols/day.

Official Title
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Efficacy of Sterol-Fortified Low Fat Soy Beverage on Cholesterol Metabolism, Inflammation and Oxidative Status in Humans - Study II

Conditions
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Hypercholesterolemia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: plant sterol enriched soymilk
* Dietary Supplement: control dairy milk


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy males and females, age 19-60 years old, will be screened for determination of fasting circulating LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride (TG) levels. Subjects accepted into the study will have plasma LDL-C levels between 120 and 200 mg/dl, TG levels below 250 mg/dl, and a body mass index (BMI) between 22 to 32 kg/m2. Subjects must also demonstrate an ability to understand dietary and exercise procedures and be judged as compliant and motivated by the investigators. Subjects will be permitted to take stable doses of thyroid hormone and anti-hypertensive agents, as long as these are continued equivalently throughout the duration of study. Exclusion Criteria: History of recent (i.e. less than 3 mo) or chronic use of oral hypolipidemic therapy, including fish oils, or probucol within the last 6 months. History of chronic use of alcohol (>2 drinks/d), systemic antibodies, corticosteroids, androgens, or phenytoin. Myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass, or other major surgical procedures within the last six months. Recent onset of angina, congestive heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, diabetes, or significant current (ie. onset within past three months) gastrointestinal, renal, pulmonary, hepatic or biliary disease, or cancer (evidence of active lesions, chemotherapy or surgery in the past year). Exercise greater than walking or running 15 miles/wk or 4,000 kcal/week.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo Comparator<br>control dairy milk | Dietary Supplement: control dairy milk<br>* control dairy milk<br>|
| Experimental: experimental<br>plant sterol enriched soymilk | Dietary Supplement: plant sterol enriched soymilk<br>* plant sterol enriched soymilk<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| plasma cholesterol |  | 30 days | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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plant sterols, diet, soymilk, cholesterol