Effect of Blueberries on Vascular Function in Healthy Men

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

10 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-10-31

Study Completion Date

2011-02-28

Brief Summary

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Scientific question to be addressed: To determine the effects of acute blueberry ingestion on vascular function and blood pressure in humans

Hypothesis: Acute consumption of blueberry induces an improvement in blood pressure and vascular function through the impact of blueberry flavonoids on the vascular system.

Study objectives: To determine the dose-dependency of a blueberry drink on blood pressure and vascular function in healthy subjects and to determine pharmacokinetics of blueberry polyphenols

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Detailed Description

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Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains one of the major causes of premature death in the world. There is now substantial evidence to indicate that the cells lining the inner surface of arteries play a major role in protection against the development and progression of CHD. This layer of cells is termed the endothelium and regulates vascular tone by promoting the expansion and contraction of the blood vessel. There are a variety of non-invasive techniques for measuring endothelial function.

Research provides evidence that consumption of a diet high in plant foods and rich in polyphenols is associated with a reduction in incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD). Polyphenols, of which the flavonoids are the largest group, are thought to play a role in the reduction of incidence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Recent studies in humans show that flavonoid-rich foods improve peripheral blood flow and surrogate markers of cardiovascular function. These effects were associated with acute elevations in the levels of circulating nitric oxide species, an enhanced flow mediated dilatation (FMD) response of conduit arteries, and an augmented microcirculation. Increases in circulating nitric oxide species in response to flavonoid ingestion suggest that circulating flavonoids (and/or their metabolic forms) may exert positive effects on vascular tone.

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of acute flavonoid intake on postprandial vascular reactivity of healthy volunteers. Specifically, the investigators plan to perform a randomised, double blind, cross-over human intervention trial using a blueberry drink to investigate the dose-dependent effects of blueberries using a range of techniques to measure endothelial function. The study will not only measure the acute effects of flavonoid ingestion on vascular reactivity but will also assess flavonoid and metabolite levels in blood and urine and other endothelial markers.

Conditions

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Healthy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

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Study Groups

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