Inserra et al. Integrative Medicine 1999
University of Arizona
Study summary and findings:
Daily consumption of Juice Plus+ effectively increased plasma levels of important antioxidant nutrients and led to an improvement in selected markers for immune function in this elderly population.
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Juice Plus+ on immune function and serum antioxidant concentration in elderly people. Forty-six healthy, elderly (age sixty or older) adults completed this study. All subjects consumed Juice Plus+ daily for 80 days. Blood samples were taken at baseline, and again at study day 40 and day 80. Levels of select phytonutrients (lutein/zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene and alpha-tocopherol) increased significantly and several measures of immune function improved compared to baseline values after consumption of Juice Plus+ capsules.
Article Abstract: Integrative Medicine 1999; 2 (1): 3-10
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