Egg Intake, Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels
Recruiting now NCT06687122
Run by University of Guelph · for 30 to 65 · All sexes · accepts healthy volunteers
What this study is about
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of additional daily egg intake on metabolic phenotypes and metabolism in the context of obesity.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Male or female participant of any race or ethnicity between 30-65 (inclusive) years of age
- BMI > 30 kg/m2
- Non-smoker
- Willing to consume 3 eggs per day for one dietary period of 4 weeks
- Willing to avoid eggs during the rest of the study except for eggs that are provided
- Willing to follow the study protocol including maintaining usual lifestyle during the entire study
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Age < 30 or > 65 years
- BMI < 30 kg/m2
- Vegans or individuals who do not consume eggs
- Individuals who are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study; or are currently breastfeeding
- Smokers, users of recreational drugs
- Individuals taking antibiotics or natural health products including prebiotics or probiotics
Where this trial is running
- Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULaval, Québec, Quebec, Canada
Who to contact
Clara E. Cho, PhD · (519) 824-4120 · claracho@uoguelph.ca
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