Can berberine help lower cholesterol in Chinese women?
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Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether berberine, a natural supplement, can lower cholesterol and fats in the blood specifically in Chinese women. It aims to see if berberine works differently for women than for men.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 65 years old.
- You are of Chinese ethnicity.
- You have high cholesterol or high triglycerides (a type of blood fat).
- You are not taking hormone medications like birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy.
- You are not taking berberine or supplements containing berberine.
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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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