To Evaluate the Efficacy of a Nutraceutical in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Healthy Subjects

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Single-blind, double-blind, controlled, randomized clinical trial of two parallel branches depending on the product consumed (experimental product and placebo product) and single-center with the objective of evaluating the effect of the investigational product on cardiovascular risk reduction.

Detailed Description
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Subjects who meet the selection criteria will make a total of two visits to the research laboratory and will carry out the tests established in the protocol. Subsequently, a statistical analysis will be performed with the variables measured in the study to obtain results.

Official Title
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Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Versus Placebo in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Healthy Subjects

Conditions
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Cardiovascular Risk

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: Dietary supplement consumption


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Subjects of both sexes (men or women) between 30 and 75 years of age, Caucasian. Present body mass index between 20 and 32 Kg / m2. Presenting fasting serum LDL-cholesterol levels equal to or greater than 110 mg / dL or total serum cholesterol equal to or greater than 180 mg / dL. Volunteers capable of understanding the clinical study and willing to grant written informed consent and to comply with study procedures and requirements. Exclusion Criteria: Thyroid dysfunction, infections, or with any type of chronic disease (eg, autoimmune, inflammatory). Subjects who have suffered an ischemic-vascular event in the last months. Subjects in medication and / or nutraceutical treatment for hypertension, diabetes or hyperlipidemia (ex: statins). Subjects in treatment with drugs that due to their narrow therapeutic margin require monitoring of their plasma levels (digoxin, acenocoumarol, warfarin, etc ...). Subjects in treatment that affects body weight or appetite. History of allergic hypersensitivity or poor tolerance to any component of the products under study. Subjects who are carrying out or intend to carry out any type of diet, low-calorie or not, during the study. Subjects who have donated a minimum of 0.5L of blood in the last month Vegetarian subjects. Subjects who have ingested omega 3 and / or 6 supplements in the last three months, (eg, fish oil, evening primrose oil, krill oil, or algae oil). Subjects under treatment with niacin or fibrates. Those subjects with alcohol abuse, or with excessive alcohol consumption (> 3 glasses of wine or beer / day) were excluded. Patients undergoing major surgery in the last 3 months. Smoking subjects or not, but in any case who have changed their nicotinic habits during their participation in the study. Participation in another clinical trial in the three months prior to the study. Lack of will or inability to comply with clinical trial procedures. Subjects whose condition did not make them eligible for the study according to the researcher's criteria.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental group<br>Consumption of antioxidant boiled ham, 100 grams daily to consume during the day. Consumption time: 8 weeks. | Dietary Supplement: Dietary supplement consumption<br>* The consumption time was 56 days. Consumed 100 grams daily to consume during the day.<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: control group Placebo<br>Consumption of extra boiled ham, 100 grams daily to consume during the day. Consumption time: 8 weeks. | Dietary Supplement: Dietary supplement consumption<br>* The consumption time was 56 days. Consumed 100 grams daily to consume during the day.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Cholesterol | Lipidic profile, measured in mg/dl | It is measured on an empty stomach, change after 56 days of consumption. | 
| LDL - Cholesterol | Lipidic profile, measured in mg/dl | It is measured on an empty stomach, change after 56 days of consumption. | 
| HDL - Cholesterol | Lipidic profile, measured in mg/dl | It is measured on an empty stomach, change after 56 days of consumption. | 
| Triglycerides | Lipidic profile, measured in mg/dl | It is measured on an empty stomach, change after 56 days of consumption. | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assessing a change of blood pressure | blood pressure is measured with a holter | Blood pressure measurements will be taken with a Holter monitor on two separate occasions and for 24 hours each day. Measurements were made at baseline and after 56 days of product consumption. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured | 
| Blood glucose | Glycidic analysis, measured in mg/dL | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Glycosylated hemoglobin (HBA1c) | Glycidic analysis, measured in % | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| malondialdehyde (MDA) | oxidative damage, measured in ng/ml | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Oxidized LDL | oxidative damage, measured in pg/mL | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) | antioxidant defense, measured in pg/mL | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Interleukin-6 (IL-6) | Inflammation, measured in pg/mL | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Proteins C Reactive (PCR) | Inflammation, measured in mg/l | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Fat mass | Bioimpedance, in Kg. | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Muscle mass | Bioimpedance, in Kg. | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Body mass index | Bioimpedance, in Kg/m2. | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Percentage of fat mass | Bioimpedance, in %. | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Control of dietary intake | Diet source | A nutritional registry will be carried out. The nutritional intake of three days in two periods will be collected. One record at the beginning and another at the end, that is, six days. | 
| Physical Activity Questionnaire | Measured with the questionnaire Global Questionnaire on Physical Activity | It is measured before and after the consumption time (56 days). | 
| Liver safety variables | It is a blood test that measures the presence of some enzymes, proteins and bilirubin in the blood, with the aim of determining if there is any alteration in the liver. Enzyme GPT, GOT, Gamma GT, LDH, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin (UI/L) | It is measured on an empty stomach, before and after the consumption time (56 days). |