Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University
Location: G-93 Stone Hall, 700 W State St, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Lead Doctor: Wayne W. Campbell. Ph.D.
IRB Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Purdue University Institutional Review Board

Background

Are there health benefits to incorporating lean unprocessed red meat into a healthy diet plan?

There is building evidence that consuming red meat, particularly in lean unprocessed form and in a healthy eating pattern, does not hinder cardiovascular health. However, there is a need for a more comprehensive assessment of the effects of consuming beef in a plant-based diet on cardiometabolic health. 

The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a diet with unprocessed red meat (beef) versus a meat-free lacto-ovo vegetarian diet on gut health in healthy adults. This study seeks men and women 30-69 who are interested in participating in a nutrition study. 

Why Participate? 

• You will be contributing to nutrition research that aims to assess what factors are beneficial for cardiovascular health 
• You will be provided meals at no cost during your participation in the study for two 5-week periods. 
• You will be compensated $300 after finishing this study.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women aged 30-69
• Are willing to follow a diet plan designed by the study
• Are not lactose-intolerant 
• Do not have diabetes 
• Able to attend 8 study appointments over approximately 4 months and pick up study foods twice per week for 10 of the 16 study weeks at the Purdue campus research site