Christopher Gardner
Effects of Dietary Antioxidants on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
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Stanford University School of Medicine 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305Brief
The aim of the Antioxidant Study is to compare the efficacy of foods naturally rich in antioxidants with that of antioxidants in a pill form on markers of inflammation and plasma cholesterol in healthy adults at risk of cardiovascular disease.
Stanford Recruiting Status:
CompletedCondition(s):
Lead Sponsor:
Stanford UniversityIntervention(s):
- Behavior: Antioxidants from supplements vs foods
Phase:
N/AEligibility
Health of Volunteers:
People with the conditions listed in this trial can not participate as controls.Key Inclusion Criteria:
Overweight/obesity; high LDL cholesterol, pre-hypertension.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
1. Daily intake of > 5 servings of vegetables and fruits
2. Fasting blood glucose >140 mg/dL
3. BMI >40
4. Liver or renal disease; Atherosclerosis (e.g., CAD, PAD); Malignant neoplasm; Ongoing infection; Inflammatory disease
5.Currently taking the following medications:
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Lipid lowering drugs
Anti-hypertensive drugs
Calcium containing drugs
Drugs known to affect blood coagulation
Drugs known to affect antioxidant status
6. Pregnant or lactating
7. Inability to communicate effectively with study staff
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 years to Any AgeGenders Eligible for Study:
Male and FemalePLEASE NOTE:
Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers are provided for obtaining additional information on specific clinical research trials only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician. If you do not have a primary care physician please feel free to call the SHC Physician Referral Service at (800) 756-9000 or send an email.
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