Award
NIH Reporter #1R15HL181699-01A1
A randomized, double-blinded, controlled clinical trial to assess the impact of dietary flaxseed on heart health and allostatic load in young adults
Recipient
College of William and Mary
Award Amount
$585,016.00
Ceiling
$585,016.00
Awarded
August 18, 2026
Identifier
1R15HL181699-01A1
A clinical trial funded by NHLBI to study the effects of dietary flaxseed on reducing allostatic load and improving heart health in young adults through a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design.
Description
This project is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating if daily consumption of flaxseed can reduce allostatic load in young adults. The study involves dietary intervention, physiological and neuroimaging assessments, wearable technology, and behavioral surveys to assess cardiovascular and psychological health outcomes related to chronic stress and nutrition.