Search for Bovine miRNA Transference to Humans

Plain-language summary

This study investigates whether miRNA molecules from beef are transferred to humans. People who eat beef at least three times a week are compared with people who have followed a strict vegan diet for at least one year. It is a study without an assigned phase and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

Intervention

Omnivorous diet, Vegan diet

Start date

4/13/2015

Estimated completion

5/22/2016

Countries

Mexico

Related genes

Locations

• Monterrey, Mexico

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* For omnivorous subjects was that they should consume beef at least three times per week.
* For vegan subjects was that they should have followed a strict vegan diet for at least one year

Exclusion Criteria:

* For all subjects included pregnancy, menstruation during study sample collection, use of medicine or food supplements, intestinal malabsorption and intolerance to ingredients included in the diet intervention.