Can eating grapes help protect your brain during stress?
This study tests whether eating grapes every day for a few weeks can reduce the negative effects of mental stress on your brain and blood vessels. If you are a healthy young adult who experiences stress, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You do not smoke
- You drink less than 21 units of alcohol per week (about 2 glasses of wine or 2 pints of beer a day)
- You have no heart, lung, metabolic, liver, or inflammatory conditions
- You do not have a bleeding disorder
- You do not have any food allergies or intolerances
- You are not on a weight-loss diet
- You are not taking any vitamins, fish oil, or other dietary supplements
- You are not on long-term medication or have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months
- You do not have a current infection like a cold or virus
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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