Food and Metabolism Study

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Prediabetes Insulin Resistance Triglycerides Lipids Metabolism
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At a Glance
Age
40 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
82 (estimated)
Sponsor
Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology · Industry
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About This Trial

In this study, Investigators are interested in looking at the influence of eating avocados regularly, which are rich in healthy fats, fibers, and unique carbohydrates, on triglyceride and glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes and insulin resistance.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women, 40-70 years of age. * Fasting triglycerides (TG) \>115 mg/dL. * Insulin resistance as measured by Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) \>2.5. * Able to provide informed consent. * Able to comply with and perform the procedures requested b…
Contacts

Chelsea Preiss, MS

312-567-5300

cpreiss@illinoistech.edu

CONTACT

Indika Edirisinghe, PhD

708-563-8178

iedirisi@illinoistech.edu

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