This study is looking at how Haskap berries affect your gut health and overall well-being. Researchers want to understand how the natural compounds in Haskap berries interact with the bacteria in your gut (gut microbiota) and if this leads to better health. You would either receive a Haskap berry smoothie or a placebo smoothie (a smoothie without the active berry ingredients but with similar carbohydrates). The study will measure changes in your gut bacteria, inflammation levels, and cholesterol (lipid panel) after 8 weeks. This study is for people aged 35 to 65, and includes both those who are generally metabolically healthy and those with some metabolic health concerns, such as specific waist circumference, blood pressure, or blood sugar levels.

Study design

This is a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study with 120 participants. Participants will be assigned to one of four groups, receiving either a Haskap berry smoothie or a placebo.

What's involved

Participants will be assessed before and after 8 weeks of intervention, which includes measurements of health biometrics, fat oxidation, gut microbiome composition, inflammation, and gut and serum metabolites.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoints are measured at 8 weeks, indicating the duration of the intervention period.

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