Effect of a low valine diet on body weight and metabolism
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies if a diet low in valine, a building block of protein, can help people with excess weight lose weight and improve their metabolic health. It may offer an alternative approach for weight loss.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 80 years old, male or female.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 24 or higher.
- You do not have serious liver disease or kidney problems.
- Your diabetes is well-controlled (HbA1c less than 9.5%) and you are not on certain weight-affecting diabetes medications.
- You are not a heavy drinker (no more than 2 drinks per day for men, 1 for women), do not have active cancer, and are not planning to change your diet or exercise routine drastically.
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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