Dairy foods and the brain-gut connection
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating more high-dairy foods can improve communication between your gut and brain. The researchers want to see if this way of eating helps overall health in people who are overweight but otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- Men or women who have gone through menopause (at least 2 years since last period)
- Between 40 and 75 years old
- Overweight or obese (BMI between 25 and 35)
- Currently eat 3 or fewer servings of dairy each day
- Do not smoke and have not smoked in the past year
- No serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or kidney disease
- Not allergic to milk protein or lactose intolerant
- Not taking medications or supplements that affect blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, or brain function
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