Beef on the menu: could a daily serving boost heart health in older adults?

NCT ID NCT05236374

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether eating beef every day as part of a heart-healthy diet helps older adults (ages 55-70) absorb zinc better and improves how their blood vessels work. Researchers will measure zinc levels in cells and blood vessel function in 20 participants. The goal is to understand if beef's natural nutrients can support cardiovascular health in people at higher risk for zinc deficiency and heart disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: beef protein
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that including lean beef in a heart-healthy diet helps older adults absorb zinc better and supports blood vessel health.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not designed to prove that beef prevents or treats any disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease metabolic disease vascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INFLAMMATION METABOLIC DISEASES VASCULAR DISEASES ZINC DEFICIENCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Davis; Department of Nutrition
RECRUITING

Davis, California, 95616, United States

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