Effect of Almonds on Immune Strength and Response to Flu Vaccination in Overweight Older Men and Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Immune Response, Inflammation

In brief

This research study will test the effects of almonds on immune functions and immune response to influenza vaccine in overweight middle-aged men and postmenopausal women

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05031663

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

61

Starts

2021-08-12

Expected to finish

2023-05-10

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-09

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Overweight men and post menopausal women (Basal Metabolic Index 25-32)
• Age limit between 40-70 years
• Be able to commute to Loma Linda University

You may not qualify if…

• Intolerance or allergy to almonds
• Bad dentures, inability to chew almonds
• Regular intake of almonds and or other nuts
• Use of immune boosting supplements
• Exposure to antibiotics and corticosteroids immediately prior to study
• Have received influenza vaccination in past 10 months
• Uncontrolled chronic disease and psychiatric illness

Where it is running

• Loma Linda University School of Public Health — Loma Linda, California, United States

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