Clinical Research & Trials
Delving into the clinical research and trials of sheep milk science, our studies are dedicated to uncovering its health benefits through rigorous scientific investigation. We explore the potential contributions of sheep milk to human well-being. Join us as we navigate through the scientific intricacies of sheep milk and its promising implications for nutrition.
SMILEY - Sheep Milk based complementary weaning food intervention pilot study
Status: Underway Performed in collaboration with: • The University of Auckland • High-Value Nutrition - National Science Challenge • Spring Sheep Milk Co AIM: The SMILEY study aims to compare the impact of consuming an infant oat-sheep milk product with an infant oat-cow milk product on the infant gut bacteria. We are also interested in exploring how the changes in microbiota may impact digestive comfort and sleep.
YUMMI Study -The Effects of Daily Consumption of Ruminant Milk on Nutrition and Digestive Comfort in older woman
Status: Underway Performed in collaboration with: • The University of Otago • Riddet Institute • High-Value Nutrition - National Science Challenge • NZ3M – Milk Means More • Spring Sheep Milk Co • NIG Nutritionals • Miraka AIM: A 12-week study investigating the impacts of daily consumption of milk from different ruminant species on the digestive and nutritional health of older women. To determine the effects of the acute and sustained (12-week) intake of ruminant milk (bovine, ovine, and caprine) on the nutritional status and digestive comfort of older women To determine the impact of daily intake of ruminant milk for 12 weeks on body composition, skeletal muscle strength, and physical activity of older women To determine the impact of daily intake of ruminant milk for 12 weeks on the fecal microbiota composition and function of older women
Replacing cow‘s with sheep's dairy fat lowers plasma cholesterol concentration in participants consuming dairy fat-rich diets
Status: Completed 2002 Performed in collaboration with: • The University of Otago Sponsorship: • Foundation for Research Science and Technology • New Zealand Government • Frontiers Group Company Limited AIM: To determine the effects on plasma cholesterol concentration of replacing cows’ dairy fat with sheep’s dairy fat.
ShinDig–Sheep Milk Nutrient Bioavailability and Digestive Comfort
Status: Completed 2020 Performed in collaboration with: • The University of Auckland • Liggins Institute • AgResearch • Spring Sheep Milk Co • Blue River Dairy AIM: To investigate the digestion and nutrient absorption characteristics of sheep milk compared to cow‘s milk.