Daily L-arginine supplement for blood sugar and metabolism
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking an amino acid supplement called L-arginine every day can improve how the body controls blood sugar and uses insulin. It may help people with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You must be 20 to 70 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be over 25 (overweight)
- You must have prediabetes or metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol)
- Your kidney, liver, and heart health must be within normal limits for the study
- You cannot be taking insulin, other diabetes medicines, or certain medications that affect blood sugar
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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