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Egg Intake, Metabolic Outcomes and Choline Levels

Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions

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.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    30 to 65

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* 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 Criteria:

* 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

Study Location

Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULaval
Research Center of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - ULaval
Quebec City, Quebec
Canada

Contact Study Team

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

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Éric Paradis, PhD

[email protected]
(418) 656-8711
Study Sponsored By
University of Guelph
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06687122