Black Rice Consumption on Cognitive Function, Inflammation and Microvascular Function in Older Adults
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Interventional Study
Older Adults
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 24 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Reading · Other
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About This Trial
Cognitive (brain) function, especially memory, gradually declines during ageing, which may in part be caused by an increase in systemic inflammation as well as a reduction in vascular functions and cerebral blood flow. Blood inflammatory mediators such as c-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) found to be significantly higher among people over 65 years compared to younger age groups.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 50-80 years
* General healthy status
* Body Mass Index (BMI)18.5-35 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Taking anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., aspirin, warfarin, ibuprofen)
* Having sign of infections or acute inflammation (e.g., fever, chills, sore throat, nasal congestion, mod…
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