Protein from plant-based diets for young and older adults
This study looks at how well protein from plant-based foods works in young adults (18–39) and older adults (60–79). It aims to understand if plant proteins can meet the body's needs as we age.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 39, or between 60 and 79 years old.
- You should be generally healthy, without conditions like diabetes that affect protein processing.
- Your weight must have stayed steady (no more than 5 pounds lost or gained) in the past 3 months.
- You cannot take steroids or other medications that affect protein use.
- You must have normal blood test results for sugar, a long-term sugar marker, urea, and creatinine.
- You should avoid too much caffeine (more than 2 cups daily) or alcohol (more than 1 drink daily).
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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