Anti-inflammatory Activities of Vitamin C Supplementation on the Gut Barrier Function in Adults With Obesity
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Adequate Vitamin C Status
Inadequate Vitamin C Status
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 50
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 34 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University · Other
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About This Trial
This study is testing whether taking vitamin C every day can help improve gut health and reduce inflammation in adults with obesity. Poor gut health-sometimes called "leaky gut"-can allow harmful substances from bacteria to enter the bloodstream, which may lead to inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease and liver problems.
Participants will complete two study periods, each lasting two…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking
* Men and women between 18-50 years of age
* BMI 30-40 kg/m²
* Resting blood pressure \<140/90 mm Hg
* No use of multivitamin/vitamin C supplement within past 1-month
* Non-vegetarian/non-vegan
* Willingness to follow a diet low in fruits and vegetables for tw…
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