The goal of this proposed study is to examine the effects of dietary wild blueberries on gut microbiome, serum markers of inflammation, and joint function in adults. Each participant will consume 25g freeze-dried blueberries or matched placebo powder for 12 weeks, with a 2-week washout phase between.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
50
Freeze-dried wild blueberry powder 25g/day
Placebo powder matched for calories and no polyphenols
OMRF
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
RECRUITINGSerum biomarkers of joint function
Serum biomarkers of inflammation and cartilage degradation will be measured in the wild blueberry and placebo groups and compared for outcomes. Pain scores will also be measured using self-reported questionnaires.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Gut microbiome
Time frame: 12 weeks
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