Legume-rich diet for heart health
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether eating more legumes (like beans and lentils) as part of a planet-friendly diet can improve heart health compared to a typical Western diet. It's for people who have some increased risk factors for heart disease or diabetes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are not a smoker
- Your BMI is between 27 and 34.9
- Your waist is at least 80 cm (women) or 94 cm (men)
- Your blood pressure is at least 120/80 mmHg
- You have at least one of: high triglycerides, high LDL, low HDL, high blood sugar, or elevated CRP (inflammation marker)
- You don't have food allergies (especially to legumes) or other health issues listed
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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