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Comparing Effects of 3 Sources of Garlic on Cholesterol Levels
Not Recruiting
Trial ID: NCT00056511
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fresh garlic can positively affect
cholesterol in adults with moderately high cholesterol levels. This study will also determine
whether the same effects can be found for two main types of garlic supplements: a dried
powdered garlic (designed to yield the same effect as fresh garlic) and an aged garlic
extract preparation.
Official Title
Comparing Effects of 3 Sources of Garlic on Serum Lipids
Stanford Investigator(s)
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- LDL-C 130-190 mg/dL (fasting single sample)
- BMI (body mass index) 19-30 kg/m2 (42-66 lb/m2)
- Weight stable for last 2 months
- Not actively on a weight loss plan
- Ethnicity representative of local population
- No plans to move from the area over the next 9 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant, lactating, within 6 months postpartum, or planning to become pregnant in the
next year
- Diabetes (type I or II) or history of gestational diabetes
- Heart disease
- Active neoplasms
- Renal or liver disease
- Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Lipid lowering medications (known to affect lipid metabolism, platelet function, or
antioxidant status)
- Blood pressure medications
- Excessive alcohol intake (self reported, more than 3 drinks/day)
- Currently under psychiatric care or severely clinically depressed
Intervention(s):
drug: Fresh garlic or garlic supplements
Not Recruiting
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305