Primary objective is to assess the effect of the intake of different types of fruits on memory and attention. Secondary objective is to assess effect of intake of different types of fruits on metabolic markers, including glucose, insulin, total cholesterol and triglyceride and the pharmacokinetic profile of the anthocyanins.
The trial is designed as a randomized 2-arm, placebo-controlled, within-subjects crossover utilizing a multiple sampling, repeated measures paradigm to investigate the effects of consumption of different types of fruits on cognitive performance and metabolic responses. This trial will test 2 treatment conditions in forty men and women who will be enrolled into the study. Each subject will be asked to come for one screening visit, a pre-study visit, and two dinner pick-ups the day before each of the two test visits and 2 test visits. Participation in this study will last approximately four weeks. The initial screening visit will provide the subject with the informed consent document and determine eligibility through anthropometric measurements, vital signs, fasting blood glucose test , vein assessment, color test and completion of a survey relate to general eating, health, and exercise habits. In addition, subjects will take brief tests of attention and memory to ensure capability and willingness to perform tests during subsequent research visits. Eligible subjects will be trained and instructed to record all food and beverages consumed for a 3-day period (one weekend day and two weekdays) on food record diaries. At the pre-study visit, subjects will be instructed to follow a strictly limited polyphenolic diet for 7 days prior to the study and throughout their participation time, while maintaining their usual diet pattern and physical activity. A dinner meal will be provided the day before the study visit. At each test visit, subjects will arrive at the clinic after fasting 8 to 12 hours and in a well-hydrated state. After confirming compliance with protocol, anthropometric measurements and vital signs will be taken along with a finger prick for fasting blood glucose and a catheter placement . Fasting baseline blood sample from a catheter will be collected after which baseline cognitive performance measures will be assessed. After completing baseline measures, subjects will receive a standard breakfast meal along with a beverage containing different fruits according to the randomization sequence. Additional blood samples will be taken at 30, 60, 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, and 480 minutes after the start of the breakfast meal. Additional cognitive tests will be performed at the 120, 240, 360, and 480 minute time points. A standardized lunch will be provided between the 360 and 480 minute time points. Subject will come to the clinic for 2 test day visits; all procedures will be the same except for the treatment (the test or control treatment).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
Treatment 1 Beverage
Treatment 2 Beverage
Clinical Nutrition Research Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Changes in memory function using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment after intake of different types of fruits
Sum all sub-scores of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Time frame: 8 hours Postprandial Study
Changes in plasma glucose concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
plasma glucose concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
Time frame: 8 hours Postprandial Study
Changes in plasma insulin concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
insulin concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
Time frame: 8 hours Postprandial Study
Changes in plasma Triglycerides Concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
Plasma Triglycerides Concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
Time frame: 8 hours Postprandial Study
Changes in plasma Total Cholesterol Concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
plasma Total Cholesterol Concentrations after intake of different types of fruits
Time frame: 8 hours Postprandial Study
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