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The Influence of Chardonnay Marc Intake on Gut and Cardiometabolic Health

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
45 Years to 70 Years
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Visits mentioned: 3 visits

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Study procedures will be performed during 3 study visits conducted at baseline, and after 6 and 12 weeks of Chardonnay Marc intake."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

Recently a dietary recommendation of 400 - 600 mg/ day has been proposed for the reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Dietary flavanols can be obtained from the intake of foods such as tea, cocoa, wine, berries and apples. Incorporating Chardonnay Marc (the skins and seeds of Chardonnay grapes) into the diet can be an additional source of dietary flavanols. Like other flavanol-rich foods, Chardonnay Marc provides fiber and polysaccharides that may benefit gut health. This study seeks pilot data on the impact of the daily incorporation of Chardonnay Marc powder into the diet on markers of gut and cardiometabolic health.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Postmenopausal female, with a cessation of menses for at least 2 years * 45-70 years of age * BMI 25- 49.9 kg/m2 * Fasting triglycerides \> 120 mg/dL * Subject is willing and able to comply with the study protocols and procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported use of daily anticoagulation agents including aspirin, NSAIDs * Prescription medications and supplements, except for a 6 month stable dose of thyroid medications * Vegan, Vegetarians, food faddists or those consuming a non-traditional diet * Fruit consumption ≥ 3 cups/day * Vegetable consumption ≥ 4 cups/day * Coffee/tea ≥ 3 cups/day * Dark chocolate ≥ 3 oz/day * Self-reported restriction of physical activity due to a chronic health condition * Self-reported chronic/routine high intensity exercise * Blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mm Hg * Self-reported renal or liver disease * Self-reported heart disease, which includes cardiovascular events and stroke, diabetes * Peripheral artery disease Raynaud's syndrome or disease * Inability to properly place or wear the PAT probes or abnormal measurements on pre-screening PAT * Self-reported cancer within past 5 years * Self-reported gastrointestinal disorders, apart from appendix removal * Unwillingness to stop any supplement use, including herbal, plant or botanical, fish oil, oil supplements six weeks prior to study enrollment. * Indications of substance or alcohol abuse within the last 3 years * All forms of smoking (e.g. vaping, cigarette, cannabis) * Current enrollee in a clinical research study.

Study sites (1)

CA