Inclusion criteria | |
Aged between 20 and 50 years of age | |
BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2 | |
Exclusion criteria | |
Co-morbidities that are likely to change the activity of the lysosomal system, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease/conditions (stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure), major psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, addiction, eating disorders, major depressive disorder), neurological disorders, dementia. | |
Any lifestyle (e.g. physical activity, dietary habits) and/or change in lifestyle deemed likely to affect the results by the study principal investigator. | |
Taking any medications that might change autophagic activity; including, but not restricted to, medications that change body composition or metabolism (e.g. medications used to lower blood glucose, antidiabetic medications), anti-inflammatory medications, medications that change brain function (e.g. antidepressant medications, mood stabilisers, lithium), medications used in the treatment of cancer or cardiovascular disorders. | |
Female participants taking hormonal contraceptive will not be excluded from the study, if they have a regular menstrual cycle, they will be asked to attend the study appointment between day 1 and day 10 of their cycle. | |
Current alcohol and/or substance use disorder. | |
Lactose intolerance (except if managed by medication e.g. Lacteeze). | |
Vegan. | |
Allergies preventing consumption of the study product. | |
Current smoker. | |
Pregnant or breastfeeding women or women planning a pregnancy. | |
Women who have been through menopause. | |
Anyone who is unable to comprehend the study protocol (i.e. due to English language or cognitive difficulties). |