NCT01085019

Impact of Spices and Herbs on Endothelial Function

Investigation of the Impact of Spices and Herbs on Endothelial Function and Other CVD Risk Factors in Men and Women.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 224 (actual)
• Sponsor: Laval University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The general objective of the study is to investigate the effects of the daily consumption of spices and herbs for four (4) consecutive weeks in endothelial function and cardiovascular risk factors of men and postmenopausal women.

Detailed description

The purpose is to assess whether the polyphenol/antioxidant content of different spices will affect endothelial function and other cardiovascular risk factors.

Conditions

• Endothelial Function

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Cinnamon	2.8g/day of cinnamon in capsules during 4 weeks.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Oregano	2.8g/day of oregano in capsules during 4 weeks.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Ginger	2.8g/day of ginger in capsules during 4 weeks.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Rosemary	2.8g/day of rosemary in capsules during 4 weeks.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Black pepper	2.8g/day of black pepper in capsules for 4 weeks.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Placebo	2.8 g/day of placebo in capsules (corn starch) during 4 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-03-01
• Primary completion: 2011-06-01
• Completion: 2011-12-01
• First posted: 2010-03-11
• Last updated: 2012-06-28

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Canada