Japanese diet and gut health in postmenopausal women
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a traditional Japanese diet called 'washoku' can change the gut bacteria in postmenopausal women who are overweight. It may help improve health after menopause.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 65 years old.
- You have gone through natural menopause at least one year ago.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 25 (meaning you are overweight).
- Your waist measurement is more than 80 cm (about 31.5 inches).
- You are not using hormone replacement therapy, antibiotics, or probiotics, and you have no major health conditions like thyroid, liver, heart, kidney, or digestive disease.
Quick eligibility check
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