The Effects of Dietary Factors on Physiological Subjective Stress Responses

The Effects of Dietary Factors on Physiological Subjective Stress Responses in Cronically Stressed Subjects: a Randomised Clinical Trial

The study aims to investigate the role of dietary factors in chronically stressed subjects. Previous studies have shown that milk proteins, B vitamins and probiotics may influence on subjective well-being in stressed subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• STAI points 40-65
• BMI 18-30 kg/m2
• healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Gastrointestinal disease, diabetes or any other significant major medical morbidity
• milk allergy
• smoking
• excess use of alcohol
• pregnancy and breast feeding
• waist circumference males >102 cm, females >88 cm
• no medication or dietary supplements influencing measured responses