Yam gruel shows promise for heart health after stent surgery
NCT ID NCT07589036
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether eating yam gruel daily for 12 weeks could improve cholesterol levels in 72 people who had a heart stent placed. Participants either received standard care alone or standard care plus yam gruel as a partial dinner replacement. Researchers measured cholesterol and body mass index at the start, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Dioscorea yam gruel (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage cholesterol after heart procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 72 participants. The effect may be modest and not apply to everyone. Diet changes alone are unlikely to replace standard medications.
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Locations
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900th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force
Fuzhou, Fujian, 350025, China