Scientists feed volunteers western diet to uncover heart disease origins
NCT ID NCT05348395
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a high-fat, high-sugar Western diet changes immune cells called monocytes in healthy, normal-weight adults aged 20-45. Eight participants ate a controlled Western diet for 8 weeks. Researchers measured specific proteins and genes in the blood to understand the early steps that might lead to heart disease. The goal was to learn more about the process, not to treat or cure any condition.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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