Fiber supplement study for gut and blood vessel health
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking a fiber supplement can improve gut health and blood vessel health in people with obesity. It may help you understand how your body responds to extra fiber.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- Your BMI is 30 or higher (this means you are in the obese range).
- You have either 0–1 or at least 2 risk factors like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, or low HDL cholesterol.
- You have no major health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease.
- You are not pregnant or postmenopausal (if female), and you do not take tobacco, illicit drugs, or weight-loss medications.
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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