Ketogenic diet and cholesterol study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at why a ketogenic diet can raise cholesterol. You'll follow a controlled keto diet for two weeks, and researchers will measure how your body processes fats.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 39 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 25.
- Your LDL cholesterol is under 150 mg/dL and triglycerides under 100 mg/dL.
- Your blood sugar levels are normal (HbA1c 5.6% or lower).
- You do not have high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of very high cholesterol.
- You are not currently taking cholesterol medication, tobacco, or birth control pills.
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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