Could your Protein-Rich diet be harming your heart?

NCT ID NCT05235464

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating a lot of protein, especially from animal sources, can make heart disease worse. Researchers will study blood samples from 24 adults aged 45-75 who are overweight but otherwise healthy. The goal is to understand how protein affects immune cells and plaque buildup in arteries, which could lead to better dietary advice or new medicines.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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