Testing nitrate-enriched foods for blood vessel health
This study tests whether adding nitrate (a natural compound found in leafy greens and beets) to foods can boost the body’s levels of nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and improve blood flow. If you’re a healthy adult, you may be able to join to help researchers learn how diet affects your blood vessels.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant.
- You do not smoke or vape now and haven’t in the last 6 months.
- You have not taken antibiotics or used mouthwash in the last 2 weeks.
- You have no chronic health conditions and take no daily medications (except birth control).
- You do not have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or inflammatory conditions.
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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