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Metabolic Syndrome
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This research will explore the question 'What impact do the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) and the Heart UK Ultimate Cholesterol Lowering Plan (UCLP) Menopause have on cardiometabolic risk factors and the frequency and severity of menopause symptoms? This is a randomised cross-over parallel trial of 12 weeks duration. Participants are women undergoing or having completed the menopause transition.
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The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:
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The study is sponsored by University of Chester
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