Berry lozenges may shield Smokers' DNA
NCT ID NCT04372914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether black raspberry lozenges could reduce DNA damage in mouth cells caused by smoking. 69 adult smokers took the lozenges for several weeks. The goal was to see if the berries could lower harmful chemical markers linked to oral cancer. Results may help find a simple way to reduce smoking-related health risks.
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Penn State CTSI Clinical Research Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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