Cutting red meat from mediterranean diet may slash cholesterol

NCT ID NCT05778656

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inherited lipid metabolism disorder cardiovascular disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LDL CHOLESTEROL

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Granada

Granada, Granada, 18008, Spain

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