This 8-week randomized controlled pilot trial is to test the hypothesis that, compared to a Usual Diet control group, almond intake will increase vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) levels in the blood and improve diet quality (Healthy Eating Index) among people prescribed a glucagon-like peptide-1. Two groups of individuals will either: 1) consume a minimum of 56 grams of almonds each day, or 2) not consume almonds and follow their usual diet.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
76
Participants on a glucagon-like peptide-1 medication will be provided with up to 84 grams per day of almonds and coached to consume at least 56 grams per day.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Vitamin E
alpha-tocopherol measured in blood
Time frame: 8 weeks
Diet Quality
Healthy Eating Index assessed with the Remote Food Photography Method and SmartIntake app
Time frame: 8 weeks
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