Publications by authors named "Pui Chi Cheng"
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the effects of flaxseed lignan supplementation on inflammation and blood pressure in healthy older adults aged 60-80 years.
- The clinical trial found that while plasma levels of flaxseed lignans increased significantly, the supplementation did not result in notable changes in blood inflammatory markers, cognitive functions, or physical strength measurements.
- However, participants with high systolic blood pressure showed a significant reduction after six months of supplementation, highlighting the potential benefits for managing blood pressure without any reported adverse effects.
Background: Increased oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with aging, and contribute to an increased risk of chronic disease in older adults. Flaxseed lignans demonstrate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, but their ability to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation markers in older adult populations has received limited investigation.
Objective: This is a chronic intervention trial of community-dwelling healthy older adults to examine the effects of a flaxseed lignan (secoisolariciresinol diglucoside; SDG) enriched supplement (BeneFlax) compared to a placebo.