Probiotic for high cholesterol in overweight adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a natural probiotic called Akkermansia muciniphila to see if it can help lower cholesterol in people who are overweight. It is for adults who have not been on cholesterol medication recently and are managing their levels with diet and exercise.
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Who can take part
- You are between 35 and 75 years old.
- You have high cholesterol (total cholesterol 5.2–6.2 mmol/L or LDL 3.4–5.0 mmol/L).
- You are overweight or obese (BMI 24–40).
- You have not taken cholesterol, blood sugar, or weight-loss medications in the past month.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics in the past 3 months.
- You are willing to use birth control (if you could become pregnant or father a child).
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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