Blueberry showdown: does the whole fruit beat the extract?

NCT ID NCT04329962

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates how well anthocyanins—compounds in blueberries linked to health benefits—are absorbed from two different forms: a blueberry extract confection and a whole blueberry powder confection. Healthy adults will consume each type and provide urine samples to measure the levels of these compounds. The goal is to understand whether the food matrix (whole fruit vs. extract) affects absorption and metabolism, which could inform how best to consume blueberries for potential disease prevention.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: blueberry confections (blueberry extract and whole blueberry powder)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help clarify how the food matrix affects absorption of beneficial berry compounds, potentially guiding dietary recommendations for disease prevention.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to broader populations or translate into health outcomes.

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HEALTHY DIET NUTRITION ASPECT OF CANCER

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Locations

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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