Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Red Raspberry Consumption on Fasting Oxidative Stress Biomarkers

Lead Sponsor:

University of Toronto

Collaborating Sponsors:

Unity Health Toronto

Conditions:

Oxidative Stress

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-43 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is determine whether daily consumption of frozen red raspberries can improve the antioxidant capacity of the blood and reduce the effects of oxidative stress, dose-dependentl...

Detailed Description

Red raspberries are an excellent source of numerous polyphenolic antioxidants. The bioactivity of these compounds have been implicated in many biological pathways and may function to reduce the risk o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • healthy adults

Exclusion

  • obese (\>30kg/m2)
  • high blood pressure (140/90mmHg)
  • allergic to raspberries
  • pregnant or lactating
  • history of chronic disease
  • currently taking medication

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00876811

Start Date

March 1 2009

End Date

May 1 2009

Last Update

October 29 2010

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Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Centre, St. Michael's Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5C 2T2