Can green propolis lower cholesterol and body fat?
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a natural supplement from Taiwan (green propolis) can help lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and body fat in people who are overweight or have higher-than-normal blood fats. To join, you must not be on cholesterol medication and must not have certain serious health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have high cholesterol (total > 200, triglycerides > 200, or LDL > 130) OR you are overweight (BMI ≥ 27) with a large waistline (men > 35 in, women > 31 in).
- You are not currently taking any prescription cholesterol-lowering medicine.
- You do not have allergies to honey, propolis, pollen, or alcohol.
- You do not have serious conditions like diabetes, advanced heart/liver/kidney disease, or very high LDL (> 190 mg/dL).
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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