Does lactate affect nutrient absorption and fat storage?
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking lactate (a natural substance) with a meal affects how your body absorbs nutrients and stores fat. It is for people with prediabetes who are not on glucose-lowering medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older
- You have prediabetes (HbA1c between 39 and 47 mmol/L)
- You are not taking medications that affect blood sugar
- You have not started any new medication in the last 3 months
- You are not following a special diet
- You speak and understand Danish
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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