Plant-based omega-3 for heart health in Malaysians
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a plant-based omega-3 supplement (from algae, not fish) can improve heart health in people at risk for heart disease. You would take the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers will check your blood for changes in cholesterol and other markers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 60 years old.
- You are Malaysian.
- Your weight and height are in a range that is considered overweight or moderately obese (body mass index between 18.5 and 39.9).
- You are not currently trying to lose weight with any program or medication.
- You are able to stick with the study for 12 weeks.
- You have been told you have signs of metabolic syndrome (like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or abnormal cholesterol) 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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