Effect of Blueberries on Immunity

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Immune Response, Inflammation

In brief

This research study will test the effects of Blueberries on immune functions in overweight older men and postmenopausal women

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05534893

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

52

Starts

2022-10-12

Expected to finish

2023-09-12

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-04

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Older men and post-menopausal women aged 50-70 year
• Have BMI of 25-32
• Able to commute to Loma Linda University
• Consuming a typical American Diet low in polyphenols

You may not qualify if…

• Intolerance or allergy to Blueberries
• Regular intake of Blueberries and other berried (>2 ounces/week)
• Immune system insufficiency or disease
• Using immune boosting supplements
• Exposure to antibiotics and corticoids immediately prior to study
• Uncontrolled chronic diseases and relevant psychiatric illness, including major depression
• Flu vaccination and or Covid Vaccination less than 3 months ago from the start of the study

Where it is running

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

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