Nutrition & Exercise

Exploring the Interactive Effects of Sodium and Potassium on Vascular Health in Older Adults

Principal Investigator: Andrea Lobene

The aim of our study is to determine if potassium can offset the negative effects of a high sodium diet on blood vessel health in older adults.

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 55–75 years old
• No history of cardiovascular disease or kidney disease
• Additional Medical conditions and medications may be exclusionary
• All participants will complete a screener prior to enrollment.

Duration:

• Participants in this study will consume three controlled diets for 10 days each and come to our lab for various non-invasive cardiovascular tests.

Compensation is up to $600.

Primary Contact: Andrea Lobene; HNFS-cardionutritionlab@fsu.edu

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Principal Investigator: Bonnie Spring

The SMARTer Study is studying to understand what the best strategy for weight-loss and healthy living is by comparing three different programs. Participants receive a free health and weight-loss program with no medications involved!

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 18 and older
• BMI of 25 or higher
• Weighs 396 lbs or less
• Access to a smartphone and willing to add the SMARTer app on the smartphone.
• Is not enrolled in a formal weight loss program
• Does not take any GLP-1 agonists
• Does not use any mobility device such as a cane, mobility scooter, wheelchair, etc.
• Is not an Insulin Dependent Diabetic
• Is not having feeding disorder such as Anorexia or Bulimia
• Has not had any cerebrovascular accident or myocardial infraction within 6 months of enrollment
• Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Not breastfeeding or lactating
• Is not having any suicidal ideations

Duration:

Participants will be enrolled in a 12-month long weight loss program. 

Compensation will be provided.

Primary Contact: Keri Gladhill; smarterstudy@med.fsu.edu; 850-644-4214

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