An Observational, Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Impact of Long-Term Supplement Use on Biological Age and Metabolic Health Markers - The BioAge Trial
Shaklee Corporation
Summary
This study will evaluate whether dietary supplement use (\> 1 year) is associated with differences in biological age relative to chronological age, as well as differences in metabolic health and functional fitness tests.
Description
Using a cross-sectional study design, information will be obtained by biomarker analysis, questionnaires, physical examination, and physical function from a convenience sample of long-term users of dietary supplements. Comparison data for non-users and single multivitamin/mineral and multiple supplement users will be obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40 years or older. * Verified long-term Sponsor supplement use (\>1 year). * Willing and able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures. * Able to fast overnight (\>8 hours) prior to the study visit. * Willing and able to travel to the test site. * Ambulatory and currently free of injury or other physical impairment that hinders mobility. * Willing to use a personal smart phone or computer with internet access and active email address. * Willing to adhere to all study procedures and sign forms providing informed consent to participate in th…
Interventions
- OtherNo Intervention: Observational Cohort
No intervention: observational cohort
Location
- Biofortis Clinical ResearchAddison, Illinois