Cutting red meat on mediterranean diet slashes cholesterol in new study

NCT ID NCT05778656

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

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 followed either the special diet or standard heart-health advice for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood fats, and gut bacteria to see if cutting saturated fat from meat improves heart health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Granada

    Granada, Granada, 18008, Spain

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