Study on Whether Tart Cherry Juice Can Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
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Conditions studied: Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Capacity, Inflammation
In brief
Oxidative stress has been linked to many diseases associated with aging, including coronary heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. Antioxidants and special proteins in the body work together to help prevent damage by free radicals. Some studies have indicated that as people age, they are less able to fight off oxidative stress and have increased levels of inflammation. Tart cherries are known to be rich in antioxidants and plant-nutrients. The product we are using in this study is an all-natural tart cherry juice, mixed with apple juice concentrate and containing no additives and no preservatives. We hope to learn whether antioxidant supplementation, such as tart cherry juice, can measurably decrease oxidative damage and inflammation associated with aging.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00847743
- Run by
- Kronos Longevity Research Institute
- People needed
- 12
- Starts
- 2007-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2008-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2009-02-19
Who can join
Age: 55 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- men and women, ages 55-80y, in good health, with >8 years of education
- non-smoker
- able to give informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- use of anti-oxidant supplements, in excess of a standard multi-vitamins
- current hormone replacement therapy
- any history of significant chronic disease
- uncontrolled hypertension
- body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2
- high physical activity level, as determined by questions on the screening questionnaire
- use of anti-inflammatory medication
Where it is running
- Kronos Longevity Research Institute — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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