The Effect of Aged Garlic Extract Supplementation on Immune System

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Conditions studied: Improvement in Immune Cell Function in Healthy Humans

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether consuming capsules of aged garlic extract is effective in enhancing function of NK and/or γδ T cell resulting in fewer cold and flu symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01390116

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

120

Starts

2010-02-01

Expected to finish

2010-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-11-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy male or non-pregnant female
• Between the ages of 21 and 50
• BMI between 18 and 35

You may not qualify if…

• High blood pressure defined as 140/90
• Ongoing or chronic illness or infection
• On hypertensive medication, immunosuppressive drugs, antibiotics, or chronic use of NSAIDS
• Taking dietary supplements other than those with "normal" levels of vitamins and minerals
• Consumes more than 2 glasses of alcoholic beverages per day

Where it is running

• 449 Food Science and Human Nutrition Department — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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