Medical students and residents have high rates of mental distress and burnout related to the intellectual and time demands of their training. Research shows that physiological stress on the body can be a result of fatigue and high stress work, and is associated with experiences related to mental distress. Pomegranate is a fruit that is known to contain a variety of antioxidant substances that can reduce physiological stress. This study will look at the potential for pomegranate supplementation to reduce physiological stress and improve well-being in medical students and residents.
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Changes in Scores on Maslach Burnout Inventory over time
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks , 8 weeks
Changes in health as measured by scores on the RAND Short-Form 12 over time
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks , 8 weeks
Changes in fatigue as measured by the Iowa Fatigue Scale over time
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks , 8 weeks
Changes in mental health symptoms measured by the Depression/Anxiety/Stress Scale (21) over time
Timeframe: baseline, 4 weeks , 8 weeks