Investigating the Effects of a Haskap Berry Supplement on Cognitive Health
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the postprandial (2h) and longer term (4 week) effects of a haskap berry supplement on cognitive, vascular, and metabolic function in healthy ageing adults aged 50+.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 50+ years old * Fruit \& veg intake less than or equal to 4 servings per day * Adequate English language and visual \& auditory acuity to perform the cognitive tasks * Normal BMI for age Exclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with psychological or psychiatric disorders * ADHD or dyslexia * Any food allergy or intolerance * Use of medications and dietary supplements that may impact study results * Antibiotic use within the last 3 months * Adherence to vegan or vegetarian diets, or other specific diets that may impact study outcomes * Conditions altering absorption of nutrients (e.g. celiac disease) * Being diagnosed with cardiometabolic disease (including type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease), or suffer from untreated hypertension or thrombosis related disorders * Taking blood thinners