Eggs, metabolism, and choline study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies how eating 3 eggs daily for 4 weeks affects your metabolism and choline levels. It may help if you have obesity and are looking for a simple dietary change to improve your health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 65 years old.
- Your BMI is over 30 (obese range).
- You do not smoke or use recreational drugs.
- You are willing to eat 3 whole eggs every day for 4 weeks, and avoid eggs for the rest of the study.
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- You are not taking antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotic supplements.
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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