Effect of food containing water chestnut peel extract/lutein on changes in fingertip skin-measured advanced glycation endproducts/carotenoid levels
- Conditions
- Eye disease
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000041756
- Lead Sponsor
- Shimane university
- Brief Summary
Compared to baseline, the AGEs score was significantly lower, and the carotenoids score was significantly higher at 3 months. Routine examinations parameters including blood pressure, body weight, best-corrected visual acuity, and intraocular pressure were equivalent between baseline and 3 months.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Not provided
1)severe systemic diseases 2)Those who are more likely to have decreased visual acuity and increased intraocular pressure within 3 months due to progression of eye disease 3)Smoker 4) Those who have a continuous intake habit of supplements that advocate anti-oxidation and anti-glycation over the past 6 months, or are scheduled to take supplements during this study period 5) Those who may change their lifestyle during this study period 6)Pregnant, lactating, or possibly pregnant 7)Those who may have allergic reactions to food containing water chestnut peel extract/lutein, and serious allergic reactions to other foods or drugs 8)Those who are judged to be ineligible for the purpose of this study by the investigator
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method