Stearic acid diet study for postmenopausal women
This study tests whether eating a diet high in stearic acid (a type of fat found in foods like chocolate and beef) affects gut bacteria and digestion in postmenopausal women. It may help understand how diet impacts health.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause (no period for over a year) and you are not taking hormone replacement therapy.
- You are over 50 years old.
- Your BMI is between 20 and 35.
- You are a non-smoker or quit smoking more than 6 months ago.
- You have normal bowel movements (at least every other day).
- You can store study meals in your refrigerator/freezer and live in the Boston area for the study period.
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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