RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06687122

Egg Intake, Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels

Additional Daily Intake of Eggs for Improving Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels in Individuals With Obesity: Phase I Study

Sponsor

University of Guelph

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jan 24, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

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

Exclusion Criteria6

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

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT3 whole eggs

Participants will be free-living and will not be supplied with any other food except for the eggs during the intervention period with no restrictions of energy intake.

Locations(1)

Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULaval

Québec, Quebec, Canada

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