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