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April 29, 2025 Manage Listing

The UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a nutrition and brain health study looking at whether an acute dose of a ketone supplement can improve cognitive function in individuals 60 and older.

You may qualify if you are between the ages of 60-75 years, are healthy or have prediabetes, have NOT been diagnosed with Diabetes, are willing to consume a ketone supplement drink, and are willing to travel to UAB for 2 testing visits that include a PET-fMRI brain scan.

Qualified participants will receive PET-fMRI scans upon request and monetary compensation for their time.

For more information and to see if you qualify, please call or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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