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Effects of Lean Beef Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health and Gut Microbiome
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Who can join
Ages 18 to 45 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18-45 years of age * BMI: 18-35 kg/m2 * Willingness to consume study foods. * Willing to comply with study protocol. * Consistent diet and activity patterns for 4 weeks * Weight stable (≤5 kg change over the last 3 months) * Non-smoker \>1 year or more Exclusion Criteria: * Allergies to foods provided in the study * Diabetes * Gastrointestinal disease and/or bariatric surgery * Uncontrolled hypertension and blood pressure ≥ 180/110 * Illicit drug use * Recent consumption of antibiotics or probiotics * Recent start of medications that affect metabolism or appetite. * Recent blood donation * Drug therapy for coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, congestive - heart failure, or dyslipidemia * Pregnant or lactating individuals * Taste or smell disorders * High consumers of red meat or plant-based meat (≥ 4 times/week)
About the study
This study is investigating the benefits of lean beef consumption on cardiometabolic health and gut microbiome.
What is being tested
- Lean (≥90%) Grass-Fed Beef (other)
- Lean (≥90%) Grain-Fed Beef (other)
- Plant-Based Meat (other)
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia · Participants: 90 · Started: Jun 11, 2024
Contact the study team
- Jaapna Dhillon · Phone: 573-884-2103
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06433115
Locations in the U.S.
| Missouri | University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.