Beef and Brain Health in Older Adults
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This study looks at whether eating lean beef and dairy products daily affects brain health markers in people 65 and older. Researchers will track blood, urine, and other samples to see if beef consumption influences how your brain functions at the molecular level.
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Who can take part
- Be 65 years or older and generally healthy without serious current illnesses
- Be willing to eat lean beef and dairy products (cottage cheese, whey protein) every day during the study
- Keep your normal diet, exercise routine, and body weight stable throughout the study
- Fast for 12 hours before clinic visits and provide blood, urine, stool, and saliva samples
- Not have Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or severe thinking/memory problems
- Not have a history of serious stomach/digestive diseases or major digestive surgery
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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