Immune Benefits From Mushroom Consumption

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy Humans

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether consuming mushrooms is effective in enhancing the function of γδ T cells.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01398176

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

52

Starts

2011-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-12-30

Who can join

Age: 21 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…

• Have illness at the time of enrollment
• On immunosuppressive drugs, antibiotics, chronic use of NSAIDS
• Ongoing infection or hypertension that requires medication
• Consume any flavonoid-containing supplements, antioxidant supplements or probiotics
• Consume more than 14 glasses of alcoholic beverages per week
• Consume more than 7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
• Are on a strict vegetarian diet
• Pregnant or lactating women or individuals on hormone therapy

Where it is running

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

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