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Our services include Metabolic Testing, Weight Management and in vitro and in vivo analysis on Food Component and Activity. All our research is conducted by trained personnel. Our research assistants have all undergone good clinical practice (GCP), first aid and food safety training and our team are all registered with a professional body for nutrition or dietetics.

Blood sample being tested for Glycaemic Index (GI) in a Hemocue.

SERVICESMetabolic Testing

OxBCNH offers clients a wide portfolio of services to measure the metabolic effects of foods and ingredients on participants from our large volunteer database.

Below is a list of metabolic tests we currently provide:

Glycemic Index
Insulin Response
Diet Induced Thermogenesis
Lipid Profiles
Glycaemic Response
Gastric Emptying
Gut Hormones
Hba1c testing

Depending on the nature of the study, elements from our Weight Management and Food Component and Activity range of services can be included.

SERVICESWeight Management

OxBCNH conducts research and provides consultancy in weight management and energy balance. Research has shown weight loss followed by successful weight management is key to tackling many public health issues.

Human intervention studies are designed to meet the exact needs of each client and can include:

Appetite Control and Satiety
Food Intake
Weight Loss and Maintenance
Glycemic Index
Body Composition
Diet Induced Thermogenesis
Weight Gain for Vulnerable Groups

Depending on the nature of the study, elements from our Metabolic Testing and Food Component and Activity range of services can be included.

A participant having their Body Composition tested on a Tanita machine.
A researcher handling dragon fruit in a plastic bag

SERVICESFood Components and Activity

In vitro techniques allow the rapid determination of activity, interactions, digestibility and potentially available bioactive components in food and ingredients. This can help to point to the potential impacts they may have on human health.

Some of our services include:

Antioxidant Analysis
In Vitro Digestion
Bioavailability
Polyphenol Analysis
Sensory Evaluation
Bioaccessibility

Depending on the nature of the study, elements from our Metabolic Testing and Weight Management range of services can be included.

Accurate testing by expert scientists

If you wish to have further information on any of the above testing or  have any other services that are required and not listed please do get in touch.

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