Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Chokeberry to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Former Smokers (NCT NCT01541826)

NCT ID: NCT01541826

Last Updated: 2017-07-11

Results Overview

Change in LDL cholesterol from baseline after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

62 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks of intervention

Results posted on

2017-07-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
Chokeberry extract capsule Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks. Chokeberry extract capsule, acute: Chokeberry extract capsule, 2 x 250 mg, one-time dose.
Chaokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute)
Chokeberry extract capsule, acute: Chokeberry extract capsule, 2 x 250 mg, one-time dose.
Overall Study
STARTED
28
28
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
25
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
3
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
Chokeberry extract capsule Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks. Chokeberry extract capsule, acute: Chokeberry extract capsule, 2 x 250 mg, one-time dose.
Chaokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute)
Chokeberry extract capsule, acute: Chokeberry extract capsule, 2 x 250 mg, one-time dose.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
3
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

Missing value for one participant in acute study.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry extract capsule Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute)
n=6 Participants
Chokeberry extract capsule, acute: Chokeberry extract capsule, 2 x 250 mg, one-time dose.
Total
n=55 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
BMI
27.2 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.7 • n=24 Participants
25.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.0 • n=25 Participants
24.1 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3 • n=6 Participants
26.5 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.9 • n=55 Participants
Waist circumference
86.0 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.1 • n=24 Participants
90.9 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.1 • n=25 Participants
79.4 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=6 Participants
88.5 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 27.6 • n=55 Participants
Systolic blood pressure
121 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14 • n=24 Participants
117 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16 • n=25 Participants
111.3 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7 • n=6 Participants
119 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15 • n=55 Participants
Diastolic blood pressure
76.0 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.4 • n=24 Participants
75.3 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.0 • n=25 Participants
73.3 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.7 • n=6 Participants
75.6 mmHg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.0 • n=55 Participants
Total cholesterol
203 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 36 • n=24 Participants
220 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 63 • n=25 Participants
160 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 30 • n=6 Participants
213 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 51 • n=55 Participants
HDL-cholesterol
28.7 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.1 • n=24 Participants
26.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=25 Participants
54.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.7 • n=6 Participants
27.6 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9 • n=55 Participants
LDL-cholesterol
158 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 30 • n=24 Participants
175 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 54 • n=25 Participants
99.2 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.2 • n=6 Participants
168 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 44 • n=55 Participants
Triglycerides
82.1 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 37.3 • n=24 Participants
89.6 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 45.4 • n=25 Participants
69.2 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 27.1 • n=6 Participants
86.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 41.0 • n=55 Participants
Total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol
7.3 dimensionless ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.5 • n=24 Participants
8.5 dimensionless ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=25 Participants
3.2 dimensionless ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7 • n=6 Participants
8.0 dimensionless ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3 • n=55 Participants
Age, Continuous
37.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8 • n=24 Participants
32.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.7 • n=25 Participants
31.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.8 • n=6 Participants
34.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9 • n=55 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=25 Participants
3 Participants
n=6 Participants
28 Participants
n=55 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=24 Participants
13 Participants
n=25 Participants
3 Participants
n=6 Participants
27 Participants
n=55 Participants
Height
1.73 m
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.92 • n=24 Participants
1.71 m
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.83 • n=25 Participants
1.74 m
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.97 • n=6 Participants
1.72 m
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.87 • n=55 Participants
Average years of smoking
14.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9 • n=24 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
8.96 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.68 • n=25 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
4.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.0 • n=5 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
11.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.0 • n=54 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
Degree of past smoking
3-5 cigarettes/day
2 Participants
n=24 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
4 Participants
n=25 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
1 Participants
n=5 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
7 Participants
n=54 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
Degree of past smoking
6-10 cigarettes/day
4 Participants
n=24 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
7 Participants
n=25 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
1 Participants
n=5 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
12 Participants
n=54 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
Degree of past smoking
11-15 cigarettes/day
4 Participants
n=24 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
4 Participants
n=25 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
2 Participants
n=5 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
10 Participants
n=54 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
Degree of past smoking
16-20 cigarettes/day
11 Participants
n=24 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
6 Participants
n=25 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
0 Participants
n=5 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
17 Participants
n=54 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
Degree of past smoking
>20 cigarettes/day
3 Participants
n=24 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
4 Participants
n=25 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
1 Participants
n=5 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
8 Participants
n=54 Participants • Missing value for one participant in acute study.
Weight
81.5 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.2 • n=24 Participants
77.2 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.1 • n=25 Participants
72.8 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=6 Participants
79.3 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.2 • n=55 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks of intervention

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in LDL cholesterol from baseline after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
LDL Cholesterol
6 weeks
0.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 4.2
-12.6 mg/dL
Standard Error 5.3
LDL Cholesterol
12 weeks
-0.4 mg/dL
Standard Error 5.9
-18.5 mg/dL
Standard Error 7.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 and 12 weeks after supplementation

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in fasting total cholesterol from baseline after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Total Cholesterol
Baseline
203 mg/dL
Standard Error 7
220 mg/dL
Standard Error 13
Total Cholesterol
6 weeks (change from baseline)
-0.1 mg/dL
Standard Error 4.6
1.4 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.5
Total Cholesterol
12 weeks (change from baseline)
-1.3 mg/dL
Standard Error 6.4
-17.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 7.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 and 12 weeks after supplementation

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in fasting plasma cholesterol from baseline after chronic supplemenation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
HDL-cholesterol
Baseline
28.8 mg/dL
Standard Error 1.3
26.8 mg/dL
Standard Error 1.5
HDL-cholesterol
6 weeks (change from baseline)
-0.9 mg/dL
Standard Error 1.0
0.2 mg/dL
Standard Error 0.8
HDL-cholesterol
12 weeks (change from baseline)
-0.7 mg/dL
Standard Error 1.4
0.2 mg/dL
Standard Error 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 and 12 weeks after supplementation

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in fasting plasma triglycerides from baseline after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Triglycerides
Baseline
82.1 mg/dL
Standard Error 7.6
89.6 mg/dL
Standard Error 9.0
Triglycerides
6 weeks (change from baseline)
-0.6 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.7
1.0 mg/dL
Standard Error 5.9
Triglycerides
12 weeks (change from baseline)
-1.0 mg/dL
Standard Error 5.9
2.0 mg/dL
Standard Error 8.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks following intervention

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in resting systolic blood pressure after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Resting Systolic Blood Pressure
Baseline
121 mmHg
Standard Error 3
117 mmHg
Standard Error 3
Resting Systolic Blood Pressure
6 weeks (change from baseline)
-0.8 mmHg
Standard Error 1.5
2.8 mmHg
Standard Error 1.7
Resting Systolic Blood Pressure
12 weeks (change from baseline)
0.2 mmHg
Standard Error 2.9
1.2 mmHg
Standard Error 2.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks following intervention

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in resting diastolic blood pressure after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Resting Diastolic Blood Pressure
Baseline
76.0 mmHg
Standard Error 2.1
75.3 mmHg
Standard Error 2.4
Resting Diastolic Blood Pressure
6 weeks (change from baseline)
-1.2 mmHg
Standard Error 2.4
5.0 mmHg
Standard Error 1.3
Resting Diastolic Blood Pressure
12 weeks (change from baseline)
-1.1 mmHg
Standard Error 1.7
2.0 mmHg
Standard Error 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks following intervention

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Change in resting urinary F2-isoprostanes after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Urinary F2-isoprostanes
Baseline
71.0 ng/mmol creatinine
Standard Error 8.1
58.6 ng/mmol creatinine
Standard Error 7.0
Urinary F2-isoprostanes
12 weeks
81.6 ng/mmol creatinine
Standard Error 7.8
68.4 ng/mmol creatinine
Standard Error 9.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 wk

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Monocyte messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression normalized to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGR)
Baseline
0.90 relative expression (HMGR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.06
0.91 relative expression (HMGR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.06
3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGR)
12 weeks
1.16 relative expression (HMGR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.28
0.79 relative expression (HMGR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Monocyte LDL receptor mRNA normalized to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
LDL Receptor (LDLR)
Baseline
0.90 relative expression (LDLR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.07
0.84 relative expression (LDLR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.07
LDL Receptor (LDLR)
12 weeks
0.93 relative expression (LDLR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.22
0.88 relative expression (LDLR/GAPDH)
Standard Error 0.26

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Monocyte LDL receptor protein by Western blot, normalized to β-actin after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
LDL Receptor (LDLR) Protein
Baseline
1.71 relative expression (LDLR/β-actin)
Standard Error 0.33
1.45 relative expression (LDLR/β-actin)
Standard Error 0.06
LDL Receptor (LDLR) Protein
12 weeks
2.47 relative expression (LDLR/β-actin)
Standard Error 0.80
1.45 relative expression (LDLR/β-actin)
Standard Error 0.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 24 hours following dose

Population: Not determined in chronic arms (Color-matched Rice Powder Pill or Chokeberry Extract Capsule) as this analysis required additional collection time-points that were not utilized in the other arms.

Plasma area under the curve of chokeberry polyphenols and their metabolites. Measurement (time 0) began at study baseline. Not determined in chronic arms (Color-matched Rice Powder Pill or Chokeberry Extract Capsule).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=6 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Plasma Area Under the Curve of Chokeberry Polyphenols and Their Metabolites.
Protocatechuic acid
0.054 micrograms x h/mL
Standard Error 0.013
Plasma Area Under the Curve of Chokeberry Polyphenols and Their Metabolites.
Hippuric acid
22.350 micrograms x h/mL
Standard Error 4.441
Plasma Area Under the Curve of Chokeberry Polyphenols and Their Metabolites.
3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
2.725 micrograms x h/mL
Standard Error 2.391
Plasma Area Under the Curve of Chokeberry Polyphenols and Their Metabolites.
Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside
0.462 micrograms x h/mL
Standard Error 0.170
Plasma Area Under the Curve of Chokeberry Polyphenols and Their Metabolites.
Peonidin-3-O-galactoside
0.627 micrograms x h/mL
Standard Error 0.198

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 to 24 h after consumption of extract

Population: Not determined in chronic arms (Color-matched Rice Powder Pill or Chokeberry Extract Capsule) as this analysis required additional collection time-points that were not utilized in the other arms.

Urinary excretion of polyphenols, from 0 to 24 h after consumption of extract, area under the curve (AUC) in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (acute) arm only.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=6 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
Protocatechuic acid
3.682 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.587
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
3,4-dihyrdoxyphenylacetic acid
11.426 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.881
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
Hippuric acid
2429.852 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 360.197
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
2.299 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.715
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
Cyanidin-3-O-galactoside
0.016 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.005
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside
0.118 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.070
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside
0.088 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.031
Urinary Excretion of Polyphenols
Peonidin-3-O-galactoside
0.053 mg x h/mg creatinine
Standard Error 0.012

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma adiponectin after chronic consumption. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Adiponectin
Baseline
13.2 micrograms/mL
Standard Error 1.9
12.8 micrograms/mL
Standard Error 1.5
Adiponectin
6 weeks
14.2 micrograms/mL
Standard Error 2.0
13.8 micrograms/mL
Standard Error 1.7
Adiponectin
12 weeks
12.5 micrograms/mL
Standard Error 1.6
13.2 micrograms/mL
Standard Error 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma interleukin-1 beta after chronic consumption. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Interleukin-1 Beta
Baseline
9.3 pg/mL
Standard Error 2.4
16.2 pg/mL
Standard Error 8.6
Interleukin-1 Beta
6 weeks
9.5 pg/mL
Standard Error 2.7
17.0 pg/mL
Standard Error 9.7
Interleukin-1 Beta
12 weeks
10.1 pg/mL
Standard Error 3.0
14.7 pg/mL
Standard Error 7.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma interleukin-6 after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Interleukin-6
Baseline
1.94 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.34
4.68 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.34
Interleukin-6
6 weeks
1.87 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.38
5.16 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.54
Interleukin-6
12 weeks
1.76 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.29
5.34 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1
Baseline
97 pg/mL
Standard Error 6
133 pg/mL
Standard Error 31
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1
6 weeks
96 pg/mL
Standard Error 5
167 pg/mL
Standard Error 43
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1
12 weeks
91 pg/mL
Standard Error 5
141 pg/mL
Standard Error 27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma Tumor necrosis factor-alpha after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
Baseline
4.36 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.83
5.90 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.63
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
6 weeks
4.70 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.89
6.44 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.83
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
12 weeks
4.86 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.85
6.10 pg/mL
Standard Error 1.72

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma C-reactive protein after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
C-reactive Protein
Baseline
2.54 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.60
2.01 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.34
C-reactive Protein
6 weeks
2.18 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.42
2.32 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.39
C-reactive Protein
12 weeks
2.24 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.38
2.29 pg/mL
Standard Error 0.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma intercellular adhesion molecule 1 after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1
Baseline
97.1 ng/mL
Standard Error 7.2
96.6 ng/mL
Standard Error 5.4
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1
6 weeks
97.6 ng/mL
Standard Error 7.2
99.4 ng/mL
Standard Error 5.7
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1
12 weeks
100 ng/mL
Standard Error 8
97.5 ng/mL
Standard Error 5.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 after chronic consumption. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Soluble Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1
Baseline
585 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 23
601 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 31
Soluble Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1
6 weeks
604 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 23
622 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 31
Soluble Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1
12 weeks
604 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 26
599 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma P-selectin after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
P-selectin
Baseline
130 ng/mL
Standard Error 13
124 ng/mL
Standard Error 12
P-selectin
6 weeks
111 ng/mL
Standard Error 11
127 ng/mL
Standard Error 12
P-selectin
12 weeks
131 ng/mL
Standard Error 11
145 ng/mL
Standard Error 17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma total antioxidant capacity after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Total Antioxidant Capacity
Baseline
210 micrograms vitamin C equivalents/mL
Standard Error 4
208 micrograms vitamin C equivalents/mL
Standard Error 3
Total Antioxidant Capacity
6 weeks
214 micrograms vitamin C equivalents/mL
Standard Error 3
211 micrograms vitamin C equivalents/mL
Standard Error 3
Total Antioxidant Capacity
12 weeks
209 micrograms vitamin C equivalents/mL
Standard Error 4
207 micrograms vitamin C equivalents/mL
Standard Error 4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Catalase activity after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Catalase Activity
Baseline
41.7 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 1.4
41.1 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 2.1
Catalase Activity
6 weeks
35.5 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 1.2
38.7 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 1.5
Catalase Activity
12 weeks
41.7 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 2.3
41.2 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 1.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma glutathione peroxidase activity after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Glutathione Peroxidase Activity
Baseline
2550 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 140
2550 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 140
Glutathione Peroxidase Activity
6 weeks
2560 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 130
2500 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 160
Glutathione Peroxidase Activity
12 weeks
2470 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 110
2650 nmol/min/mL
Standard Error 190

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Fasting plasma superoxide dismutase after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Superoxide Dismutase Activity
Baseline
1190 units/mL
Standard Error 50
1180 units/mL
Standard Error 40
Superoxide Dismutase Activity
6 weeks
1190 units/mL
Standard Error 50
1160 units/mL
Standard Error 40
Superoxide Dismutase Activity
12 weeks
1160 units/mL
Standard Error 60
1160 units/mL
Standard Error 40

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Overnight urinary polyphenol excretion after chronic supplementation. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=24 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Protocatechuic acid
1.38 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.94 to 2.08
1.20 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.64 to 2.03
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
5.04 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 2.36 to 7.45
4.56 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 2.18 to 9.09
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Hippuric acid
133 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 104.0 to 234.0
138 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 62.0 to 292.0
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Ferulic acid
0.68 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.24 to 1.2
0.71 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.23 to 3.57
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
3.91 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 9.95
3.36 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 9.68
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside
0 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.055
0.00907 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.1993
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Cyanidin-3-O-galactoside
0 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.014
0.00466 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.0341
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside
0 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.011
0 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.053
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Peonidin-3-O-galactoside
0 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.0
0.008 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.0106
Urinary Polyphenol Excretion
Sum anthocyanins
0.014 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.0 to 0.091
0.134 mg/mg creatinine
Interval 0.028 to 0.442

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Survey data were not available for two participants in the "Color-matched rice powder pill" group. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Energy-adjusted intake based on 3-day dietary recalls, determined by the average of baseline and 12 weeks. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=22 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Energy-adjusted Nutrient Intake: Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Fiber
Carbohydrate
238 g/day
Standard Error 9
241 g/day
Standard Error 9
Energy-adjusted Nutrient Intake: Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Fiber
Protein
89.2 g/day
Standard Error 3.3
90.3 g/day
Standard Error 3.1
Energy-adjusted Nutrient Intake: Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Fiber
Fat
27.8 g/day
Standard Error 4.0
77.6 g/day
Standard Error 29.5
Energy-adjusted Nutrient Intake: Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Fiber
Fiber
23.5 g/day
Standard Error 1.6
21.0 g/day
Standard Error 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Survey data were not available for two participants in the "Color-matched rice powder pill" group. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Energy intake reported from 3-day dietary recalls at baseline and 12 weeks, determined by the average of baseline and 12 weeks. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=22 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Energy Intake
2230 kcal/d
Standard Error 735
1950 kcal/d
Standard Error 530

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Survey data were not available for two participants in the "Color-matched rice powder pill" group. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Energy-adjusted micronutrient intake from 3-day dietary recalls at baseline and 12 weeks. Values reported as the average of baseline and 12 weeks. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=22 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Energy-adjusted Micronutrient Intake
Sodium
3490 mg/day
Standard Error 160
3480 mg/day
Standard Error 150
Energy-adjusted Micronutrient Intake
Calcium
947 mg/day
Standard Error 58
1070 mg/day
Standard Error 50
Energy-adjusted Micronutrient Intake
Iron
16.9 mg/day
Standard Error 1.3
16.9 mg/day
Standard Error 1.2
Energy-adjusted Micronutrient Intake
Vitamin D
5.0 mg/day
Standard Error 0.9
7.1 mg/day
Standard Error 0.8
Energy-adjusted Micronutrient Intake
Vitamin C
80.9 mg/day
Standard Error 12.9
90.9 mg/day
Standard Error 12.1
Energy-adjusted Micronutrient Intake
Vitamin E
10.6 mg/day
Standard Error 1.1
10.8 mg/day
Standard Error 1.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Survey data were not available for two participants in the "Color-matched rice powder pill" group. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Energy-adjusted polyphenol intake assessed by 3-day dietary recalls at baseline and 12 weeks, values determined by average of baseline and 12 weeks. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=22 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Polyphenol Intake
Isoflavones
3.9 mg/day
Standard Error 2.7
8.5 mg/day
Standard Error 2.6
Polyphenol Intake
Flavanols
73.9 mg/day
Standard Error 20.0
81.7 mg/day
Standard Error 18.7
Polyphenol Intake
Flavones
54.1 mg/day
Standard Error 29.1
50.3 mg/day
Standard Error 27.2
Polyphenol Intake
Flavanones
28.8 mg/day
Standard Error 11.4
22.4 mg/day
Standard Error 10.7
Polyphenol Intake
Flavan-3-ols
20.6 mg/day
Standard Error 7.4
26.0 mg/day
Standard Error 6.9
Polyphenol Intake
Anthocyanins
18.2 mg/day
Standard Error 5.2
26.6 mg/day
Standard Error 4.8
Polyphenol Intake
Proanthocyanidins
222 mg/day
Standard Error 162
418 mg/day
Standard Error 150

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Survey data were not available for two participants in the "Color-matched rice powder pill" group. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Energy-adjusted intake of dietary antioxidant capacity determined by 3-day dietary recalls at baseline and 12 weeks. Values reported as average of baseline and 12 weeks. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=22 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=24 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Intake of Dietary Antioxidant Capacity
417 Vitamin C equivalents
Standard Error 95
292 Vitamin C equivalents
Standard Error 89

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Population: Survey data were not available for two participants in the "Color-matched rice powder pill" group. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Energy-adjusted vitamin A intake from 3-day dietary recalls at baseline and 12 weeks. Values reported as the average of baseline and 12 weeks. Not determined in Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute) arm as this arm was a one-time dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Color-matched Rice Powder Pill
n=22 Participants
Color-matched rice powder pill Placebo capsule: Color-matched rice powder pill, 2 x 250 mg/day for 12 weeks
Chokeberry Extract Capsule
n=25 Participants
Chokeberry Extract: Consumption of 2 x 250 mg chokeberry extract capsules daily for 12 weeks.
Energy-adjusted Vitamin A Intake
3280 retinol equivalent mcg/day
Standard Error 740
2690 retinol equivalent mcg/day
Standard Error 690

Adverse Events

Color-matched Rice Powder Pill

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Chokeberry Extract Capsule

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Chokeberry Extract Capsule (Acute)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Bradley Bolling

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Food Science

Phone: 608-890-0212

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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