Effects of the extract of Dioscorea batatas on cognitive functions in healthy adults
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Healthy adults
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000021151
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Toyama
- Brief Summary
Diosgenin-rich yam extract consumption for 12 weeks yielded significant increases in total RBANS score. Among the 12 individual standard cognitive subtests, diosgenin-rich yam extract use significantly improved the semantic fluency. No adverse effects were reported. The diosgenin-rich yam extract treatment appeared to safely enhance cognitive function in healthy adults.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 41
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Subjects who have visited the hospital due to forgetfulness or memory dysfunction. Subjects who have food allergy against Dioscorea rhizome (Yam).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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