The Effect of Strawberries in a Cholesterol-Lowering Dietary Portfolio
Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hyperlipidemia focused on measuring Strawberry, Almond, Soy protein, viscous dietary fibre, plant sterols, portfolio diet, blood lipids, compliance, blood pressure
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy adult men and postmenopausal women currently enrolled in the long-term dietary portfolio study Body mass index <32 kg/m2 constant body weight over last 6 months preceding the onset of the study Fasting LDL cholesterol concentration>4.1 mmol/L at diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: women of child-bearing potential major cardiovascular event (stroke or myocardial infarction) positive molecular diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (hypothyroidism, unless treated & on a stable dose of L-thyroxine, renal or liver disease) use of cholesterol-lowering medications serum triglycerides >4.5 mmmol/L blood pressure > 145/90 mmHg diabetes and or major disorders such as liver disease, renal failure or cancer major surgery <6 months prior to randomization alcohol consumption > 2 drinks per day
Sites / Locations
- Clinical Nutrition & Risk Factor Modification Centre, St. Michael's Hospital Health Centre