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Could a specially processed whey protein help tame cholesterol?

NCT ID NCT07101263

Disease control Sponsor: Medinutra LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a modified form of whey protein, called hydrolyzed whey, can help keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range. Adults aged 21 to 59 with cholesterol readings between 190 and 225 mg/dL drink a daily protein beverage for six weeks. Researchers compare the effects of hydrolyzed whey against standard whey to see if the hydrolyzed version lowers total and LDL cholesterol.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hydrolyzed whey protein
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple dietary supplement to help manage cholesterol without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, and the effect on cholesterol may be modest or no different from standard whey.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 59 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cholesterol reading of 190 to 225 mg/dL * Age 21-59 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled diabetes * Hypothyroidism or other hormonal problems that have not stabilized * Any liver diseases being actively treated * Cancer * Renal dialysis use * Rheumatoid arthritis and related issues like lupus * Inflammatory bowel disease * Smoking * Following a very restrictive diet * Low blood pressure * Statin drug use * Having more than 5 alcoholic drinks per week * Extreme obesity (BMI over 37) * Pregnancy or lactation * Allergies to milk protein * History of discomfort after consuming whey protein

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Conditions

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Inflammation

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

Cholesterol

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medinutra LLC

    Dublin, Ohio, 43016, United States

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