Cutting red meat from mediterranean diet may slash cholesterol
NCT ID NCT05778656
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a Mediterranean diet that removes red and processed meat can lower LDL cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors. 157 adults with high cholesterol were assigned to either the special diet or standard heart-health advice for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood fats, and gut bacteria.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mediterranean dietary pattern without red and processed meat
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that cutting out red and processed meat while following a Mediterranean diet helps lower cholesterol and heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (8 weeks, 157 people) looking at biomarkers, not actual heart attacks or strokes. Results may not apply to everyone.
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University of Granada
Granada, Granada, 18008, Spain