Bioavailability of Vitamin D(25(OH)D) and Omega-3 Fatty Acid (DHA) Enhanced Chicken

The purpose of the research is to evaluate if chicken or eggs obtained from chickens that are fed a diet that contains omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA), or vitamin D (as 25(OH)D) provides additional health benefits by improving the status of omega-3 fatty acids or 25(OH)D in healthy adults who eat this bioenhanced chicken or eggs.

Inclusion Criteria: * healthy adults * Non-smoking * Age between 18- 35 yo * Females: premenopausal and not pregnant or lactating * Body mass index (BMI) between 18 - 30 kg/m2. * No preexisting medical complications (such as eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, malabsorption diseases, or taking medications known to influence iron homeostasis) Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \ 30 kg/m2, * Age \ 50y, * Smoking * Pregnancy, lactating * Have gastrointestinal disorders/malabsorption diseases/dietary restrictions/medication use of medications known to impact DHA/EPA or Vitamin D 25(OH)D absorption * Take vitamin and mineral supplementations