Status:

RECRUITING

A Comparison of the Metabolic Effects of Zinc-Amino Acid (ZnAA) Versus Zinc Gluconate

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Berkeley

Conditions:

Response of Fatty Acid Desaturation to Zinc Intake

Eligibility:

MALE

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Food consumption affects zinc metabolism within the body. Lowe and colleagues demonstrated that zinc is directed out of plasma and into tissues, such as into the liver, postprandially . It is likely t...

Detailed Description

Once the informed consent is obtained and the schedule is set with the participant, the participant will pick up their zinc bottle they will consume for the first two weeks and will start the study on...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Apparently healthy men (i.e., have no current health issues requiring medications or a specific diet)
  • 18 to 50 years of age
  • Body mass index between 18 and 30 kg/m2
  • Willing to take zinc supplements provided by the study for a total of four weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of heart disease, any inflammatory disorder including inflammatory bowel syndrome or arthritis, or any cancer treatment, or previously diagnosed with HIV
  • Smoking or alcohol abuse, use of illicit drugs
  • Any contraindication to venipuncture such as bleeding disorders or use of blood thinners
  • Those taking vitamins or supplements including minerals and omega oils, who cannot agree to stop taking the supplements two weeks prior to the study and for the duration of the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 22 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06348056

Start Date

January 22 2024

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

April 8 2024

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University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California, United States, 94720