Healthy elderly
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Shimane University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age is 65 years or older and 85 years or younger at the time of consent. 2) Cognitive function test results at the start of the study meet all of the following: (a) total MMSE score 22 points or higher (b) HDS-R scores 21 points or higher 3) Written informed consent to participate in the study is obtained from the individual. 4) Able to communicate in Japanese.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) You have developed dementia or osteoporosis. 2) You are regularly taking antipsychotics, dementia medication, ethyl icosapentate (Epader, etc.), or omega-3 fatty acid ethyl (Lotriga). 3) You are regularly taking anticoagulants (warfarin potassium, etc.) or antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, etc.). 4) You are regularly taking supplements that are expected to improve brain function. 5) You are regularly taking DHA/EPA supplements that are expected to lower triglycerides. 6) You are regularly taking osteoporosis medication or supplements that are expected to improve bones. 7) You have the habit of consuming whole fats and oils. 8) You have a milk allergy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood DHA levels and mood after intaking a DHA/EPA-enriched milk beverage for 12 months | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactKentaro Matsuzaki
Shimane University Faculty of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed