Effects of Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder Supplementation on Vascular Function and Blood Markers of Cardiovascular Risk

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. History of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions or heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, autoimmune disorders, or thyroid disease (unless controlled by medication and blood results within the previous 6 months are provided)
• •2. History of diabetes mellitus (and/or a fasting glucose \> 126 mg/dL at screening)
• •3. Stage II hypertension (blood pressure ≥ 160/100 mmHg)
• •4. Lactation, pregnancy, or desire to become pregnant during the study
• •5. Unwillingness to discontinue nutritional supplements, herbs, or vitamins, unless approved by investigator
• •6. Use of medications/supplements for elevated lipids, blood pressure, or glucose
• •7. Chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant medication
• •8. Conditions requiring the use of steroids
• •9. Unwillingness to refrain from blood donation prior to and during the study
• •10. Any medical condition or abnormal laboratory value that is judged clinically significant by an investigator
• •11. Allergy or sensitivity to strawberries or any ingredient in the study powders