How Yerba Mate Harvest and Preparation Affect Cholesterol
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests how different ways of harvesting and preparing yerba mate affect your cholesterol levels. You'll drink specially prepared yerba mate for 6 months and have your blood lipids checked at the end.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You currently drink yerba mate (as mate or tereré).
- You can stop drinking yerba mate for 2 weeks before the study.
- You are not taking cholesterol-lowering medication.
- You do not have a history of heart disease or coronary artery problems.
- You are willing to only drink the yerba mate provided by the study team during the trial.
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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