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Pecan Consumption and Cognitive Function

NCT05230212 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 31

Last updated 2023-04-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Human cognitive function is affected by age-related changes, with some areas beginning to decline in mid-adulthood and worsening with age. However, there is evidence that dietary interventions or the incorporation of certain healthy foods or nutrients, into the diet can have protective effects against cognitive decline. These foods include nutrients such as polyunsaturated fats, vitamins E and C, and polyphenols. Pecans are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants (including polyphenols), and vitamin E. Pecans contain more total phenols than any other tree nut suggesting that they may be an ideal bioactive food to enhance cognitive performance; however, the relationship between pecan consumption and cognitive functioning has never been assessed. The overall goal behind this research is to determine the relationship between antioxidant-rich pecans and cognitive functioning in a postprandial state.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Pecan Breakfast Shake

The pecan breakfast shake contains 68 grams of blended raw pecans. Participants will consume this shake at either visit 1 or visit 2 depending on randomization procedures.

OTHER

Cream Breakfast Shake

The cream breakfast shake contains 138 grams of heavy whipping cream. Participants will consume this shake at either visit 1 or visit 2 depending on randomization procedures.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Georgia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jamie A Cooper, PhD · University of Georgia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2023-02-25
Completion
2023-02-25

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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