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Volunteers needed for cardiovascular study

November 6, 2024 — 

Healthy volunteers needed!

We are looking for people who are:

  • Between 20 to 40 years old
  • Have BMI < 30
  • Do not have any chronic disease
  • Currently not taking any medications

What is the study about?

This study is to investigate the effects of wild rice consumption on cardiovascular risk factors including blood lipid levels and gut bacterial population in stool samples.

Where is the study taking place?

  • Asper Clinical Research Institute at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB

What do I have to do?

  • Daily consumption of wild rice snack/salad for 27 days.
  • Attend 2 clinical visits after overnight fasting; each visit will be about 3 hours in length.

How do I get involved?

  • Lab: (204) 235-3954 (9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
  • Cell: (204) 451-6182 (9am-4pm Mon-Fri) or (431) 990-5709 (9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
  • Email: wildrice2020@gmail.com

You will receive an honorarium for your participation.

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