Cheese and Human Health

Effects of Hard Cheese and Butter on Markers of Cardiovascular Disease -A Randomized Controlled Dietary Human Intervention

The aim of this study is to examine if a diet rich in cheese will have a beneficial effect on risk markers of cardiovascular disease compared to a diet rich in butter.

The primary parameters are total cholesterol as well as LDL-, HDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol (TAG). The secondary parameters are hsCRP, markers of insulin resistance, fasting insulin and glucose (HOMA). Furthermore bloodpressure is measured.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sign written consent
• Age: 20-70
• BMI: 20-32
• Refrain from dietary supplements and blood donations prior to, and during the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known or suspected abuse of alcohol, drugs or medication
• Poor compliance
• Current or previously cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes Mellitus or other severe chronic disease, including severe allergies