Algae supplement for heart health and gut bacteria
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement made from algae can help improve markers of heart health and affect the bacteria in your gut. It is for people age 50 and older who already have a condition like heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have had a stroke, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, or diabetes (or another related condition).
- You have not taken any antibiotics in the past month.
- If you are a woman, you cannot become pregnant (post-menopausal, sterilized, or infertile).
- You do not have end-stage kidney disease or need dialysis.
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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