Policosanol plus exercise for high cholesterol
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a natural supplement called policosanol (from sugarcane) plus a moderate exercise program can improve cholesterol and fitness better than exercise alone. You will be asked to take policosanol or a placebo daily and follow a supervised exercise routine for several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 59 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9.
- You have high cholesterol or another blood lipid issue diagnosed in the last 3 months.
- You are not currently taking cholesterol medications or supplements like statins or omega-3s.
- You are not regularly exercising (fewer than 3 sessions a week or less than 150 minutes).
- You are in generally good health and cleared for light to moderate exercise.
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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