Subjects are willing to maintain their normal eating/drinking habits and exercise habits to avoid changes in body weight over the duration of the study
Are able to understand the nature of the study
Able and willing to give signed written informed consent
Obese participants, defined as BMI superior or equal to 30
Neuropathy, thrombosis, or past arm trauma or surgery
\> 3 days/wk vigorous exercise
Participating in a weight loss program
Weight change \> 5% in the past 3 months
Current smokers or history of smoking in the last 12 months
Heavy drinkers (\> 7 drinks/wk for women; \>14 drinks/wk for men)
Antibiotic use at any point during the study or two months prior to enrollment
Allergies to aronia berries or other study materials
Unwillingness to maintain normal diet and/or physical activity pattern, or to discontinue use of dietary supplements for the duration of the study
Any reason or condition that in the judgment of the clinical investigator(s) may put the subject at unacceptable risk or that may preclude the subject from understanding or complying with the study's requirements
Clareo Health | Effects of Aronia Berries on Vascular Endothelial Function and the Gut Microbiota in Middle-Aged/Older Adults
