Natural supplement shows promise for borderline high cholesterol

NCT ID NCT07668791

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a dietary supplement made from olive and myrtle extracts in 112 adults with mildly high cholesterol. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo daily for three months while following a controlled diet. The goal was to see if the supplement could help maintain normal LDL cholesterol levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
olive and myrtle extracts
What this could lead to
If it works, this supplement could offer a natural way to help manage borderline high cholesterol without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 112 participants. The supplement may not lower cholesterol significantly more than a placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • COMEGEN Soc. Coop. Sociale, Napoli, 80126

    Naples, 80131, Italy