Herbal tea showdown: can two plants tame metabolic syndrome?
NCT ID NCT06866314
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether drinking VitalPLANT and Helichrysum italicum teas for one week could improve signs of metabolic syndrome in 30 overweight adults. Participants had at least two components of metabolic syndrome and were not taking any related medications. Researchers measured changes in body weight, body fat, and cholesterol levels before and after the tea regimen.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * stable weight in the last 3 months * BMI more than 25 * clinical diagnosis of at least two components of metabolic syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * consumption of dietary supplements * medications for any component of metabolic syndrome
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Of Primorska Faculty of Health Sciences
Izola, Municipality of Izola, 6310, Slovenia
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