Immune and Cognitive Benefits of Mango Intake in Young Adults: A Randomized Trial
Loma Linda University
Summary
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
Description
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. To accomplish these objectives, a randomized controlled, parallel design study is proposed with two groups consuming their habitual diet, but with one (Mango group) receiving 1.5 servings of mango/day and the other (Control group) abstaining from eating any mango for the duration of the study.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female college students aged 18-30 years Exclusion Criteria: * known intolerance or allergy to mangos * regular intake of mangos and/or fruits of a similar nutritional content such as peach, nectarine, papaya, apricot and cantaloupe * using cognition and/or immune-boosting supplements or vitamins * recent exposure to antibiotics and corticoids * uncontrolled chronic diseases and mental illnesses, clinical depression, and immunocompromised state
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementMango group
Participants will consume 1.5 cups of mangos per day for 12 weeks.
Location
- Loma Linda University School of Public HealthLoma Linda, California