Beef up your brain? study tests if extra steak sharpens young minds

NCT ID NCT06690892

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Nebraska Lincoln Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether eating more beef can improve thinking skills and brain health in young adults aged 19-24. Over 12 weeks, one group will eat 25 ounces of beef per week, while another group eats just 5 ounces. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, decision-making, and brain scans to see if a higher beef intake makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: ready-to-eat beef
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward dietary strategies to support cognitive health in young adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage dietary study with no blinding. Results may not apply to other age groups or diets, and cognitive benefits may be minimal or absent.

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COGNITIVE ABILITY GENERAL DIETARY ASSESSMENT DIETARY INTERVENTION DIETARY PROTEINS

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Locations

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
RECRUITING

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588, United States

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