Protein power or peril? new study probes link to heart disease
NCT ID NCT05235464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether high-protein meals, especially from animal sources, activate immune cells in a way that could worsen atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Researchers will give 24 adults different protein-rich meals and measure changes in blood cells. The goal is to understand if protein type and amount influence heart disease risk, which could reshape dietary advice.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dietary protein (animal vs. plant sources)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal whether high-protein diets, especially from animal sources, contribute to heart disease, and point toward safer dietary recommendations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in 24 people, so results may not apply broadly. It only looks at short-term cell changes, not actual heart attacks or strokes.
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University of Missouri School of Medicine
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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