Researchers at the University of Reading are looking for participants aged 18-65 who have either prediabetes, a history of previously treated hypertension, or high blood pressure. The study will explore how consuming fermented dairy products (like yoghurt) is linked with cognitive (thinking), mood, and health measures.
Should you wish to participate, you will be asked to complete a consent form. After that, you will fill out a short questionnaire about your health, behaviours, diet, any medical conditions, and medications you take.
If you’re eligible, we will schedule a testing day at the University of Reading, which will take no more than 3 hours.
On the testing day:
- you will need to come in fasted (no eating for 8 hours before your arrival);
- we will start by measuring your waist and checking for anaemia using a finger-prick blood test;
- if you are not anaemic, we will take a small blood sample (about a teaspoon) using a finger prick;
- you’ll complete questionnaires about your mood, diet (including fermented dairy), sleep, bowel movements, and hunger;
- you’ll do a series of cognitive (thinking) tests;
- we will measure your weight, height, waist and hip circumference, and blood pressure.
You will be given a light refreshment during your visit.
For more information please contact Charlotte Weston at project.ferment@reading.ac.uk or see here for more information.
