About this trial
The purpose of this study is to assess whether introducing table olives into the diet results in health-related benefits for young adults. Several studies have shown that addition of olives as part of somebody's diet has a positive impact on cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory factors. However, there have not been many studies among young, healthy adults. This study will compare levels of specific biomarkers, collected through blood draw, at the beginning of the study and after 5 weeks, to evaluate the effects of investigational daily olive consumption.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Yale College Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
Ability and desire to sign informed consent
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Male or female, age 18 on the day of consent
Disqualifiers
Yale College Senior
Unable to provide informed consent form
Self-reported pregnancy
Unwillingness to comply with all study procedures and/or be available for the duration of the study
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Olives
Treatment groups
Locations
1Sponsors and collaborators
Yale University
Lead sponsor