None
Conditions
Interventions
The participants consume 1 pack of powder containing 20 billion Bifidobacterum for 16 weeks.
The participants consume 1 pack of powder not containing Bifidobacterum for 16 weeks.
Sponsors
Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) 40 years old or over, and less than 85 years. (2) Applicants who understand well the purpose and contents of this trial. Additionally, who can agree to participate by his/her will.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Persons with serious current or history of diseases (circulatory, metabolic, nervous, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), malignant tumor, etc). 2) Allergy against milk or soybeans. 3) Intake of probiotics (foods, supplements, or drugs) twice or more times a week. 4) Participated in another clinical trial within 3 months. 5) Having disturbance in daily living activity (walking, carrying baggage, etc). 6) Judged to be ineligible by the principal investigator or doctor.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body compositions | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTetsu Kinoshita
Institute of Community Life Sciences Co., Ltd. Social Epidemiology Institute
Outcome results
None listed