How salt affects gut bacteria and blood pressure in adults aged 50 to 70
This study looks at how eating different amounts of salt affects the bacteria in your gut and your blood pressure. You would eat a high-salt diet for a few weeks and a low-salt diet for a few weeks to see how your body responds.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 70 years old.
- You eat both meat and plants (you are not vegetarian or vegan).
- You do not have heart, kidney, or liver failure, or a condition like POTS that makes changing salt intake risky.
- You are not currently taking blood pressure medication or certain other medications (like steroids or daily anti-inflammatory drugs).
- You do not have an autoimmune condition such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or inflammatory bowel disease.
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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