Beneficial Exposome: Investigating Its Effect on Human Health
Stanford University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the positive, holistic health outcomes resulting from regular exposure to naturally occurring compounds predicted to have health benefits. The researchers hope to learn how the human body is influenced by regular exposure to these compounds.
Description
Considerable research has been conducted on the effects of environmental exposure on human diseases. This is also known as "exposome" research. However, there is limited research on the impact of beneficial exposomes found in the natural environment. The researchers would like to identify and measure the benefits of these naturally occurring compounds on holistic human health. Through blood specimens, the researchers will observe biomarkers such as cortisol levels and inflammatory markers. Data will be collected from wearable sensors to observe the effects of beneficial exposomes on areas suc…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Read, speak, and understand English * Live in the US territory Exclusion Criteria: * Mental incapacity and/or cognitive impairment on the part of the patient that would preclude adequate understanding of, or cooperation with, the study protocol * Is pregnant * Is breastfeeding * Has epilepsy * Has allergies to Cupressaceae family of plants, common plants include redwoods, junipers, cypress, cedar, fir, and sequoia
Interventions
- OtherNatural Compound A (Hinoki essential oil)
Participants will use "Natural Compound A" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).
- OtherNatural Compound B (Lemon essential oil)
Participants will use "Natural Compound B" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).
- OtherNatural Compound C (Control/Water)
Participants will use "Natural Compound C" in a diffuser every night for 4 weeks. Diffuser will be placed near participant's bed and will be used during the entire time they are asleep (about 8 hours, every night).
Location
- Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, California