Optimal Value Increase of Egg Products

OPTIEgg- Optimal Value Increase of Egg Products

The aim of this project is to evaluate daily intake of eggshell membrane taken as supplement (capsule), will reduce markers of inflammation in older people.

Inclusion Criteria:

The study will include home-dwelling men and women ≥ 70 years. All subjects have to be in a good enough condition to meet up at the Department of Nutrition, University of Oslo at two occasions during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

• CRP >10 mg/L
• Egg allergy
• Use of medication affecting inflammation
• Unstable use of medication or supplements last 3 months
• Unwilling to keep the physical activity level, habitual dietary intake, tobacco use and weight stable during the study period
• Severe illness last 3 months
• Unwilling to perform physical tests
• Eligibility
• Diabetes type I or II, HbA1c ≥ 6.5 %