An Evaluation of Long-Term Supplement Use on Biological Age and Metabolic Health Markers - The BioAge Trial
Purpose
This study will evaluate whether dietary supplement use (> 1 year) is associated with differences in biological age relative to chronological age, as well as differences in metabolic health and functional fitness tests.
Condition
- Generally Healthy Adults Who Are Long-term Supplement Users
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 40 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 40 years or older. - Verified long-term Sponsor supplement use (>1 year). - Willing and able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures. - Able to fast overnight (>8 hours) prior to the study visit. - Willing and able to travel to the test site. - Ambulatory and currently free of injury or other physical impairment that hinders mobility. - Willing to use a personal smart phone or computer with internet access and active email address. - Willing to adhere to all study procedures and sign forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorization to release relevant protected health information.
Exclusion Criteria
- Current or recent (within 6 months) diagnosis of cancer except for non-melanoma skin cancer. - Participant is pregnant or lactating. - Participant has a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device. - Any condition the study staff believes would interfere with the participant's ability to provide informed consent or comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results or put the person at undue risk.
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Generally healthy adults, 40 years of age and older, who are long-term (>1 year) supplement users | Participants will be long-term users (>1 year) of the Sponsors supplement products |
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Recruiting Locations
Biofortis Clinical Research
Addison, Illinois 60101
Addison, Illinois 60101
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Shaklee Corporation
Detailed Description
Using a cross-sectional study design, information will be obtained by biomarker analysis, questionnaires, physical examination, and physical function from a convenience sample of long-term users of dietary supplements. Comparison data for non-users and single multivitamin/mineral and multiple supplement users will be obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).