A nutrition research study is seeking participants who enjoy eating walnuts. People may qualify for this study if:
-- They are a non-smoking male or female, 21-60 years of age, body mass index of 25-39, with moderately elevated cholesterol levels.
-- They are interested in participating in a research study evaluating the effects of eating different walnut components in a test meal on blood vessel function and other heart disease risk factors.
-- They do not have diabetes or other serious health conditions.
-- They are not allergic to any nuts.
-- They are not taking cholesterol or blood pressure lowering medications or supplements, or taking anti-inflammatory medication regularly.
-- If they are female, they are not pregnant, recently pregnant or lactating.
Compensation of $200 and screening lab results will be provided. For information about participating, call toll free (866) PSU-DIET (866-778-3438) and leave a name and telephone number, as well as mentioning the walnut study.