The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different protein types will affect carotenoid responses in humans when co-consumed with salad. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* What are the effect of dietary protein co-consumption with salad on postprandial carotenoid levels in Singapore adults? * Do different whole-food protein sources enhance the bioavailability of carotenoids in Singapore adults?
Participants will:
Consume salad with a form of protein (chicken, tuna, egg, soybean) Have their postprandial plasma carotenoid and triglyceride outcomes evaluated
English-literate and able to give informed consent
Singaporean Adults aged 21 to 45 (inclusive)
Body mass index of 18.5 to 23.0 kg/m2 (inclusive)
At least 50 kg
Currently participating in another clinical study that involves altering regular diet and/or involves consuming a dietary supplement or investigated food product as an intervention
High blood pressure (≥ 140/90 mmHg)
Underlying health conditions that may affect metabolic functions
Consuming carotenoid supplements regularly (i.e., more than three times a week) for the past 3 months, and not willing to discontinue consumption 3 months before and during the study duration
Crossover
Salad only
Other interventionControl group, consumption of only salad
Salad + Chicken
Other interventionConsumption of salad with chicken
Salad + Tuna
Other interventionConsumption of salad with tuna
Salad + Egg
Other interventionConsumption of salad with egg
Salad + Soybean
Other interventionConsumption of salad with soybean
Concentration of plasma carotenoids
Concentration of plasma carotenoids hourly
Concentration of blood triglycerides
Postprandial triglyceride response
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