Omega-3 from plants to improve heart risk in adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether taking plant-based omega-3 fatty acids for 12 weeks can improve risk factors for heart disease. You may be eligible if you have early signs of metabolic syndrome or moderately high cholesterol and can follow the study plan.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 60 years old and live in Malaysia
- Your body size (BMI) is between 18.5 and 39.9
- You are not taking any weight-loss treatment or medicines
- You can commit to doing the study for 12 weeks
- Your blood tests or health history suggest metabolic syndrome or moderately high cholesterol
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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