Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Cardiometabolic Health in Prediabetes

Launched by GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY · Dec 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring the effects of freeze-dried wild blueberry powder on various health aspects in adult women who have prediabetes. The researchers want to see if this blueberry powder can improve heart and brain health, as well as the balance of bacteria in the gut. If you are a woman aged between 45 and 65, with a blood sugar level indicating prediabetes, and a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 30, you might be eligible to participate.

During the trial, participants will take the blueberry powder and be monitored for changes in their health, such as blood sugar levels, cognitive function, and gut health. However, there are certain criteria that might exclude some women from joining, like having allergies to berries, certain medical conditions, or taking specific medications. Overall, this study aims to find out if blueberries can be a helpful addition to managing prediabetes in women.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women aged 45-65 years old
• • Prediabetes (fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg/dL and/or HbA1c percentage between 5.7-6.4)
• • Body Mass Index between 25-30 kg/m\^2
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Allergies to berries
• • Use of insulin, antidiabetic, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs
• • Active cancer, gastrointestinal, renal, thyroid, stage 1 \& 2 hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, or severe head injury
• • Smoking
• • Consumes greater than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
• • Consumes antioxidant, probiotic, and prebiotic supplements
• • Pregnant or Lactating
• • Actively participating in a weight loss program
• • Currently taking berry supplements or recently participated in another study taking berry supplements