Curcumin and EGCG Supplementation to Improve Serum BDNF and Mood Disturbance

Description

The goal of this randomized placebo controlled trial is to examine mood disturbance and serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in people (age 18-50) with DASS-21 subscale scores \>9. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation improve mood disturbance symptomology? Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation increase serum BDNF? Researchers will compare intervention versus placebo. Participants will consume an 8-week supplement of both: * 1,330mg/day curcumin * 350mg/day epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)

Conditions

Mood Disturbance

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this randomized placebo controlled trial is to examine mood disturbance and serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in people (age 18-50) with DASS-21 subscale scores \>9. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation improve mood disturbance symptomology? Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation increase serum BDNF? Researchers will compare intervention versus placebo. Participants will consume an 8-week supplement of both: * 1,330mg/day curcumin * 350mg/day epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Effects of Curcumin and Epigallocatechin Gallate Supplementation on Serum Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Mood Disturbance in Adults

Curcumin and EGCG Supplementation to Improve Serum BDNF and Mood Disturbance

Condition
Mood Disturbance
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Auburn

Auburn University School of Kinesiology, Auburn, Alabama, United States, 36849

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults age 18-50
  • * Depression subscale score of \>9/21 on the DASS-21
  • * No change in medications or supplements over the past 3 months
  • * Can read and speak English
  • * Currently consume curcumin or green tea daily
  • * Currently, pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant
  • * Currently diagnosed with a perimenopausal disorder

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Auburn University,

Andrew D Fruge, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Auburn University

Study Record Dates

2025-08-01