Threonine needs in older adults
This study measures how much threonine, an amino acid found in many foods, older adults need to stay healthy. Participants will follow a special diet for a short time and have blood tests.
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Who can take part
- Aged 60 to 90 years old
- Generally healthy with no chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, or HIV
- No recent weight loss or weight-loss dieting
- Not taking steroids or other medications that affect metabolism
- Limit coffee to 2 cups or less and alcohol to 1 drink or less per day
- Body mass index (BMI) below 30
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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