why choose us

First received: August 27, 2023

Clinical Trial: Chia Seeds Consumption in Hypertriglyceridemia

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Hypertriglyceridemia

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effects of Chia Seed Consumption in Comparison With Marine Omega-3 Supplementation on the Concentration of Blood Lipid and Inflammatory Factors in Hypertriglyceridemic Patients

Brief Summary: Lifestyle changes including diet therapy and weight loss can improve hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) .Furthermore, increasing omega-3 fatty acids intake has therapeutic effects on HTG.Alpha-linolenic acid is the precursor of long-chain omega-3 fatty acid and it is abundant in sources such as chia seeds and flax seeds.Considering the high fiber and omega-3 content of chia seeds and the existing mechanisms for improving lipid profile through fiber and omega-3, animal studies have shown the positive role of chia seed…

Read more