Pecans for heart health in adults at risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing whether eating a daily serving of pecans can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in people at higher risk for heart disease. You will eat pecans every day for a certain period while your health is monitored.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 25 and 75 years old.
- You must be at increased risk for heart disease (either high cholesterol or being overweight).
- You must not have serious health conditions like diabetes, cancer, or chronic lung/kidney disease.
- You must not have allergies to tree nuts or peanuts.
- You must not regularly eat more than 2 servings of nuts per week.
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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