Chia seeds for blood sugar and hunger in overweight adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether eating chia seeds helps control blood sugar and reduce hunger after meals in overweight adults. It may offer a simple dietary addition to improve metabolic health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9, which is considered overweight.
- You have normal blood sugar levels (not diabetic or prediabetic).
- You are not pregnant and do not smoke.
- You are not taking any medications for diabetes or other chronic conditions, and you are not taking 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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