Peanut butter and brain health in adults 45 to 75
This study looks at whether eating peanut butter every day can help keep your brain healthy. You'll eat peanut butter for a period of time, and the researchers will check your thinking and memory with brain scans and tests.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 75 years old
- If you are a woman, you have been through menopause (no periods for at least 2 years)
- You have normal or only slightly high blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure (checked at a screening visit)
- Your weight has been steady (no major gain or loss in the last 3 months)
- You are willing to avoid donating blood during the study and for several weeks before and after
- You have no peanut allergy, are not left-handed, are not a smoker, and have no serious health conditions (like heart disease, kidney failure, or asthma)
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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