Daily avocado and cognition in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating one avocado daily for 6 months can help keep your thinking and memory sharp as you age. You must not currently eat many avocados or vegetables, and be willing to change your diet.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old.
- You are in good general health with no major medical conditions.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 35.
- You eat 2 or fewer avocados per month (and are willing to eat more).
- You have no neurological disease like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or stroke history.
- You do not have diabetes or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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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