Spirulina Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-65
SponsorHalic University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of spirulina supplementation on weight gain associated with menopause, changes in metabolic parameters, sleep quality, and markers of depression in mildly overweight postmenopausal women, and to evaluate the changes that occur in these parameters.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Volunteering to participate in the study

Having a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 kg/m²

Having no chronic illnesses

Being between the ages of 45 and 65

Disqualifiers

Having a chronic condition such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, etc.

Having a congenital metabolic disorder

Being in the experimental group but not taking the supplement regularly

Taking medication to lower blood lipids

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Spirulina
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

66 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators