Wild blueberries for gut, brain, and heart health in prediabetes
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve your gut health, brain function, and heart health if you have prediabetes. It may help lower your blood sugar and reduce your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 65 years old.
- You have prediabetes (based on a blood test showing slightly high blood sugar).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 30 (overweight range).
- You are not allergic to berries.
- You are not taking insulin, diabetes pills, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatory drugs.
- You do not smoke, drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day, or use certain supplements.
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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