Could eating more berries and greens reduce your metabolic syndrome risk?

NCT ID NCT07354438

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether a diet rich in antioxidants—like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes—can lower the risk of metabolic syndrome in adults aged 18 to 45. Metabolic syndrome includes high blood sugar, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol, and excess belly fat. The 55 participants will follow this special diet, and researchers will measure changes in antioxidant intake and overall metabolic risk. The goal is to see if a simple dietary change can help prevent serious health problems.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore Pakistan

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    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Antioxidant-rich diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes)

What this could lead to

If this works, it could show that a simple diet change helps reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that raise the chance of heart disease and diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Diet changes can be hard to stick with, and the effect on long-term health is still uncertain.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.