Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The main objectives of our proposed study are to determine the effects of mango consumption on immune and cognitive functions in free-living college going young adults aged 18-30 years
Research Team
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Sujatha Rajaram, PhD
Principal Investigator
Loma Linda University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for college students aged 18-30 years who don't regularly eat mangos or similar fruits like peaches and papayas. They shouldn't be taking supplements for cognition or immunity, have had recent antibiotics or steroids, suffer from uncontrolled chronic diseases, mental illnesses, clinical depression, or have a compromised immune system.Inclusion Criteria
I am a college student between 18 and 30 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
I have recently taken antibiotics or steroids.
I am taking supplements for brain health or to boost my immune system.
Known intolerance or allergy to mangos
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Mango (Cancer Vaccine)
Trial OverviewThe study aims to see if eating mangos affects the immune system and brain function in young adults. Participants will include mango as part of their regular diet and researchers will monitor changes in their immunity and cognitive abilities.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: control groupActive Control1 Intervention
The control group will receive no dietary intervention. they will follow usual diet and abstain from eating mangos
Group II: Mango GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the Mango group will consume 1.5 cups of mangos for 12 weeks
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Loma Linda University
Lead Sponsor
Trials
322
Recruited
267,000+
National Mango Board
Collaborator
Trials
7
Recruited
300+