How diet affects heavy metals in the body
This study compares heavy metal levels in people who eat different types of diets—vegetarian/vegan, low-carb, or traditional omnivorous. It will help understand if certain diets lead to higher or lower exposure to toxic metals.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 49 years old
- You are generally healthy (no ongoing serious illnesses or past cancer)
- You have been on one of these diets for at least one year: vegetarian/vegan, low-carb, or omnivorous
- You are willing to give blood, urine, and have body scans
- You are not pregnant
- Your BMI is 40 or lower
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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