Seaweed-derived Rhamnan Sulfate and Vascular Function

Description

The primary aim of the proposed investigation is to examine the hypothesis that a relatively short period of rhamnan sulfate supplementation would improve key markers of vascular dysfunction in middle-aged and older adults with at least one risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The primary aim of the proposed investigation is to examine the hypothesis that a relatively short period of rhamnan sulfate supplementation would improve key markers of vascular dysfunction in middle-aged and older adults with at least one risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Seaweed-derived Rhamnan Sulfate and Vascular Function

Seaweed-derived Rhamnan Sulfate and Vascular Function

Condition
Cardiovascular Diseases
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Austin

Cardiovascular Aging Research Lab at UT Austin, Austin, Texas, United States, 78712

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease (e.g., dyslipidemia, hypertension, obesity, impaired fasting glucose)
  • * a BMI of \<40 kg/m2
  • * gastrointestinal disorders and/or renal disease
  • * pregnancy or lactation
  • * strenuous physical activity (\>3 times/week)
  • * alcohol abuse

Ages Eligible for Study

35 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Texas at Austin,

Study Record Dates

2024-05-01