Fermented Garlic Lettuce Powder and Cognitive Function in Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

The Effect of Fermented Garlic Lettuce Powder on Cognitive Function in Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Investigator-Initiated, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Parallel-Group, Controlled, Single-Center Study

"This study aims to investigate the cognitive and psychological changes in adults with mild cognitive impairment (K-MoCA scores between 16 and 23) following daily consumption of fermented garlic lettuce powder for 2 months

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 19 years or older with K-MoCA scores between 16 and 23.
• Individuals with sufficient vision and hearing to participate in the study without difficulty.
• Participants who are currently taking medications or receiving treatments that may affect cognition and are able to maintain the same dosage and regimen throughout the study period.
• Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who have undergone vascular-related surgery within the past 6 months or gastrointestinal surgery that may affect absorption of the study product (excluding simple appendectomy or hernia repair).
• Individuals with a clinically significant history of hypersensitivity to medications or dietary supplements.
• Individuals with a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
• Individuals unable to communicate effectively.
• Individuals who have participated in more than two dietary supplement studies or clinical trials within the current year, or within the past 6 months.
• Individuals deemed unable to participate safely or effectively in the study by the investigator.