Probiotic supplement for lowering blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a daily probiotic (a friendly bacteria supplement) can help lower blood pressure in middle-aged adults. If you have mildly high blood pressure and are not on medication, this might help you manage it naturally.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 40 and 65 years old.
- You must be Chinese and living in Hong Kong.
- Your blood pressure (top number) must be at least 130 but not higher than 165.
- You are not taking blood pressure medication (or haven't taken it for at least 4 weeks).
- You do not have serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, or chronic kidney disease.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 6 months, and you are not currently taking probiotics or certain supplements.
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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