The Exercise Science Department at Syracuse University is recruiting participants for a research study examining the effect of whey protein (milk protein) on artery and brain health.
You are eligible if you are 60-85 years old and do not smoke or have diabetes or kidney disease, and have had no recent head injury, heart attack or stroke (in the past 6 months).
What do you have to do?
• One initial visit (1 hour) to determine eligibility and receive (optional) body fat testing
• A second visit (2 hours) for assessments of artery and cognitive function
• You will be given either whey protein or carbohydrate drink to consume twice each day for 12 weeks
• After 6 and 12 weeks we will ask you to return to the laboratory for repeat testing (2 hours each visit)
You may receive up to $100 compensation for completing the full study
All research will take place on the main campus of Syracuse University (on site, no cost parking available)
Human Performance Laboratory, 820 Comstock Ave., Women’s Building
For more information please contact us: hplcuse@gmail.com or 315-443-4540
Contact: Kevin Heffernan
Exercise Science, The Human Performance Laboratory
315-443-4540
hplcuse@gmail.com
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