Cheese and metabolic health in middle age
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how eating cheese affects your body's ability to use energy (metabolic flexibility). It is for healthy middle-aged adults who are not overweight and do not have metabolic conditions like diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 27.
- Your waist-to-hip ratio is below 0.85 for women or 0.98 for men.
- You do not have any metabolic diseases (like diabetes or thyroid issues).
- You are not a competitive athlete or a vegan/vegetarian.
- You have no food allergies or intolerances to the foods being studied (cheese).
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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