Nitrate supplement and exercise for healthy older adults
This study tests whether adding a natural nitrate supplement to a supervised exercise program can boost the health benefits of exercise in older adults. It will compare exercise plus supplement versus exercise plus placebo to see which improves fitness and heart health more.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 60 years old
- You should not have been doing regular structured exercise (like gym workouts) for the past year
- You must be generally healthy — no serious heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease, or recent heart problems
- You must be able to do moderate physical activity and complete the study over about 4 months
- You cannot be taking certain medications like nitrates, high-dose statins, or steroids, and you cannot smoke or vape more than once a week
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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