Nutritional Supplementation in Cognitive Aging

Nutritional Supplementation in Cognitive Aging

To evaluate the effect of supplemented berry fruit juice and whole fruit berry powder on memory performance and brain function in older adults

Randomized trials involving daily supplementation with berry fruits in older adults with early memory changes. The berry products include Concord grape juice, blueberry juice, and whole fruit blueberry powder. Supplementation periods are 12 and 16 weeks, depending on berry product. The Aims of the studies are to assess effects on cognitive performance and in a subset of participants, in brain activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mild Cognitive Impairment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes
• Weight of under 100 or over 210 pounds
• Chronic use of pain medication