Boysenberry research study

Could supplementing with boysenberry protect lung function from the effects of pollution?

Ozone is an air pollutant that is a by-product of industrial process and fossil fuels combustion. When inhaled, it can lead to reversible reductions in lung function and airway hypersensitivity. Long-term exposure to elevated ozone concentrations is associated with increased respiratory and circulatory disease.

Fruits and vegetables contain bioactives that impact on airway inflammation and immune function.

In this study, we seek to investigate whether short-term boysenberry protects lung function from the effects of ozone exposure in healthy individuals.

Our research are looking for participants to take part in our study:

18-45 years old
Located in or able to travel to Palmerston North
Generally healthy with no history of asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease.
No hypersensitivity to boysenberry or apple-derived products.

Volunteers will supplement with boysenberry powder or placebo daily for five days then complete a trial day where we will measure the effects of boysenberry powder in maintaining lung function during exposure to safe levels of ozone.

Participants will receive $320 in supermarket vouchers as a thank you for completing all two trial days and subsequent follow-up visits.

To join this study or for more information please contact Dominic at Plant & Food Research PN.Clinical@plantandfood.co.nz or phone 06 355 6115

This study was approved by the Health & Disabilities Ethics Committees