How eating beef affects brain health in young adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how eating beef affects thinking and brain health in young adults. You will eat beef daily and have brain scans to see if there are changes in memory or focus.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 24 years old
- You live within 75 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska
- You are willing to eat beef every day as part of the study
- You do not have any major health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer
- You are not pregnant or nursing, and have no metal implants or other MRI restrictions
- You are not using nicotine products (including vaping) now or in the past 6 months
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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