How diet quality affects heart health
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how eating a high-quality diet versus ultra-processed foods affects heart health and metabolism. If you qualify, you may be asked to follow a specific diet for a few months to see how it impacts your health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in generally good health.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You do not have diabetes, heart disease, or cancer (except basal cell skin cancer).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no dietary restrictions that would make it hard to follow the study diet.
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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