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Beef for brainpower: study tests 30-Day diet on young Women's cognition

NCT ID NCT04427852

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Texas A&M University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether eating beef every day for 30 days could improve thinking and visual skills in healthy young women. 80 women aged 18-40 took part, with one group eating beef and the other eating a plant-based protein. Researchers measured their performance on a 3D tracking game and checked blood markers for nutrition. The goal was to see if beef helps with peak mental performance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Jun 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18-40 year old female 2. Eumenorrheic Exclusion Criteria: 1. Neuroactive medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, antidepressants etc 2. Dietary supplements 3. Iron intake above 15mg/day 4. Protein intake above 1.5 g/kg/day 5. More than 1 mild concussion lifetime or 1 mild concussion within the last 12 months 6. History of affective disorder 7. Visual impairments uncorrected by glasses 8. Amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea 9. Currently being treated for anemia 10. \>3 servings of beef per week 11. \<20 BMI or BMI \>35 12. Consume \>100mg caffeine/day (\>1 cup of coffee or soda) 13. \<1 hour/week physical activity, \>4 hours/week vigorous activity 14. Depression score \>18 (Beck Depression Inventory) 15. \<20 Kcal/kg/day

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder deficiency anemia Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease Spatial Processing vitamin B12 deficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognitive change Diet, healthy Diet; deficiency Dietary B12 deficiency Dietary deficiency Dietary deficiency of selenium and vitamin E Dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia Dietary zinc deficiency Nutrient deficiency Nutritional anemia Visual spatial processing

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas A&M University

    College Station, Texas, 77845, United States

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