Yam gruel shows promise for heart health after stent surgery

NCT ID NCT07589036

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether eating yam gruel every day for 12 weeks could improve cholesterol levels in people with coronary heart disease who had a stent placed. 72 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other also ate about 150 grams of yam gruel as a partial dinner replacement. Researchers measured cholesterol and body mass index at the start, at 8 weeks, and at 12 weeks.

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Locations

  • 900th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350025, China

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