Beetroot Extract for Health in Adults 75+
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether taking beetroot extract can help improve quality of life and daily function in adults 75 and older. You will be asked to take the extract and complete simple health questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- You must be 75 years or older.
- You need to be able to walk on your own (no help from another person).
- You must be able to communicate and understand instructions.
- You should be able to do light physical activity, like walking or gentle exercise.
- You cannot have advanced dementia (late stage memory loss), unstable or terminal illness, heart problems, severe kidney disease, or low blood pressure.
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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