Curcumin and green tea supplement for mood improvement
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking curcumin (found in turmeric) and EGCG (found in green tea) can improve mood and increase a brain protein called BDNF, which may help with depression. It is for adults ages 18 to 50 with mild to moderate depression symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Adults aged 18 to 50
- A score above 9 on the depression questions of a mood questionnaire (DASS-21)
- No changes to medications or supplements in the last 3 months
- Able to read and speak English
- Not currently taking curcumin or green tea every day
- Not pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant
- Not diagnosed with a perimenopausal disorder
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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