Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Yogurt Enriched With Polyphenols

Investigation of the Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Yogurt Enriched With Polyphenols

The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of yogurt enriched with polyphenols after 2-week consumption by healthy individuals.

Eighteen healthy adult volunteers of both sexes consumed yogurt (400g per day) enriched with polyphenols (10mg/100g yogurt) or yogurt (400g per day) not enriched with polyphenols for two weeks in a double-blind, crossover, randomized manner.There was a washout period of at least 10 days. Physiological data and blood samples were collected before and after consumption of each yogurt.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy individuals
• Non-smokers

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current use of dietary supplements or drugs
• Metabolic disease
• Lactose intolerance
• Pregnant, pregnancy intention or breast feeding