Choose from the list below to find out more about each of our current studies.
Coffee Bioequivalence Trial -
Comparing the pharmacokinetics of bioactive components and physiological effects of consuming encapsulated instant coffee versus traditional instant coffee brewed in water. *
The main outcome will be to assess whether the active ingredients in coffee (bioactive components) are handled by the body in the same way (e.g. absorbed at the same rate) when consumed in the form of capsules versus a drink. In addition, we will also aim to investigate the impact of coffee on cardiometabolic health outcomes.
SODIAT-2 - The SODIAT project aims to identify the best new tools for accurately recording food and drink intake, helping scientists to understand diet and health more precisely than ever before. In the SODIAT-2 study, we’re remotely testing a combination of tools—urine samples, blood samples, wearable cameras, and online food and drink questionnaires—in a group of 133 adults.*
Dietary Flavanols Study - Understanding the mechanisms behind cardiovascular disease reduction and cognitive enhancement by dietary flavanols: Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading cause of deaths worldwide. There is evidence to suggest that a diet high in flavanols (found in high concentrations in green tea), is related to reductions in deaths by cardiovascular disease. Blood viscosity affects the ability of blood to flow through the body, which can alter the risk of cardiovascular disease development. This study aims to test if the consumption of green tea acutely effects blood viscosity over 8 hours. *
*Currently recruiting volunteers
If you would like to find out more about volunteering in any of these studies, please contact us at nutritionvolunteers@reading.ac.uk or call on 0118 378 7771 and quote the study name(s).
