Research Centre: Sports Science Lab, Massey University, Palmerston North
Location: Corner Collinson Rd and Albany Drive, Massey University, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
Lead Researcher: Rachel Barclay
HDEC: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Health and Disability Ethics Committee (HDEC: 2024 EXP21421)

Are you a healthy postmenopausal woman interested in nutrition and wellness?

Researchers are seeking volunteers for a study investigating a milk bioactive nutritional supplement, and its potential benefits for women’s health. Your participation could help uncover valuable insights that benefit women everywhere.

The study is designed to fit easily into your schedule, making it simple to get involved. Take this opportunity to make a difference in women’s health—your participation matters!

• Participants may experience increases in muscle strength and balance.
• Participants will receive a free Fitbit to be used during the study.
• Participants will be reimbursed for travel.
• Participants will receive a free health screen at Medlab as well as body composition analyses.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit women in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance medical research.

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

• Healthy women aged 50-80
• Must be postmenopausal (no menstrual period for at least 12 months)
• Must consider themselves to be in good general health
• Must have a BMI between 20kg/m² and 35kg/m²
• Must not smoke cigarettes
• Must not engage in heavy drinking
• Must not have a diagnosis or history of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or liver disease
• Must not have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance
• Must be able to attend the research centre for 3 study visits over approximately 3 months

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants must complete online or paper questionnaires at weeks 0, 6, and 12, and record a 3-day diet log at week 11.
• Participants must consume the provided Milk Bioactive or placebo daily for 12 weeks and take the last dose 24 hours before the final assessment.
• Participants will be expected to undertake a light exercise programme for 12 weeks during the study and must attend a final lab visit after 12 weeks to repeat all baseline measures.

Sports Science Lab, Massey University, Palmerston North
The Sports Science Lab specializes in physiological and biomechanical analyses for a variety of sports and occupational activities. With extensive experience across diverse sports, athletes, and professions, the lab’s expert staff deliver cutting-edge insights to optimize performance and well-being.