Dietary nitrate and calorie restriction for brain health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating foods rich in dietary nitrates (like beets) combined with reducing calorie intake improves memory and blood vessel function in older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 75 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40.
- You are a non-smoker and generally healthy.
- You can understand English well enough to give consent.
- You are not vegetarian and you drink less than 14–22 units of alcohol per week.
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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