Seeds of change: simple diet hack may tame high blood fats

NCT ID NCT07004777

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding chia and pumpkin seeds to a standard healthy diet can lower triglyceride levels in people with hypertriglyceridemia. 375 adults with moderately high triglycerides will follow a balanced diet for 4 weeks, with half also eating seeds. The goal is to see if these affordable, traditional Mexican foods can improve blood fat levels and fatty acid profiles.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

chia seeds and pumpkin seeds

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, affordable dietary addition to help manage high triglycerides.

What could go wrong

This is a small, short-term dietary study (4 weeks) with no blinding, so results may not be strong or lasting. It only tests a specific diet, not a drug.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyslipidemias hypertriglyceridemia

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán

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    Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico

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