Study on isoflavones, gut bacteria and heart health in high cholesterol and healthy people
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how natural compounds called isoflavones and certain gut bacteria affect a substance in the blood (TMAO) that is linked to heart disease. It may help explain why some people with high cholesterol have different health risks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You either have high cholesterol or are a healthy volunteer
- Healthy volunteers must have a BMI between 19 and 26 and weigh at least 50 kg (men) or 45 kg (women)
- You have not taken any omega-3, probiotics, or plant sterol supplements in the last month
- You have not used antibiotics, cholesterol-lowering drugs, or anti-diarrhea medicines in the past 2 months
- You do not drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
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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