Ketogenic drink and muscle health in older adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special ketogenic drink taken for 4 weeks can improve how your body uses energy and help maintain muscle health. It may be a good option if you are between 60 and 80, overweight but not diabetic, and not very active.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old.
- You are overweight (BMI between 25 and 35).
- You do not exercise more than 2 hours per week.
- Your weight has been stable (no loss or gain of more than 11 lbs) in the last 3 months.
- You do not have type 2 diabetes, heart failure, kidney or liver disease.
- You sleep regularly (7 to 9 hours nightly) and do not work night shifts.
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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