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Abertay Tea for Cardiovascular Health During Menopause

RecruitingNAAges 45 Years - 74 YearsFemaleAbertay University
NCT07070635 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The regular consumption of seaweed, as observed in Japan, is associated to a reduced cardiovascular risk and prolonged life expectancy. Interventional studies have shown that brown seaweed consumption can reduce blood pressure, improve glycaemic control and lipoprotein profiles, although this varies with population, dose, duration and the type of seaweed. Brown seaweed appears the most promising to improve cardiovascular risk, due to the presence of specific antioxidants (polyphenols called phlorotannins), pigments (fucoxanthin) and fibre (alginate, fucoidan). Women see their cardiovascular risk greatly increased when they reach menopause, and seaweed consumption may provide benefits for this population. In the UK, 98% of UK residents drink tea daily (Source UKTIA), with English breakfast tea being the most popular. Providing a tea enriched with beneficial compounds has the potential to

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Postmenopausal status: no menstrual period over the last 12 months * Regular tea drinkers (at least once a week), willingness to consume 3 cups of English breakfast tea per day for 8 weeks * BMI between 18.5 and 39.99 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Reported history of CVD (myocardial infarction, angina, venous thrombosis, stroke, dyslipidemia), diabetes (or fasting glucose ≥ 6.1 mmol/L), kidney, liver or bowel disease. * Recent history of cancer (\<1y) * History indicative of a congenital or acquired platelet or haemostatic defect. * Presence of gastrointestinal disorder or use of drug, which is likely to alter gastrointestinal motility or nutrient absorption. * Recent use of hypolipidaemic, antiplatelet or antithrombotic medications * Impairment of thyroid function * Current smokers or vapers * Current self-reported weekly alcohol intake exceeding 14 units * Current or recent use of hormone replacement therapy (\<3 months) * Recent participation in another clinical trial (\<3 months) * Allergy or intolerance to crustaceans or iodine
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What it tests

  • Nutritional intervention with Fermented Seaweed Enriched English Breakfast Tea
  • Nutritional intervention with Control English Breakfast Tea
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Where

1 site
Abertay University
Dundee, United Kingdom
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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