Scientists hunt for food clues in blood and urine

NCT ID NCT05580653

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked for chemicals in blood and urine that can show what foods a person has eaten, like beef, beans, or eggs. Thirty healthy adults ate controlled meals and gave samples over several days. The goal was to find more accurate ways to measure diet than asking people to remember what they ate.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

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