Fasting's effect on fat burning and energy in cells
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how fasting changes the way your body burns fat and how cells produce energy. If you are a healthy adult of normal weight or living with obesity, you may help researchers understand the effects of fasting on metabolism.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) either between 18 and 25 (normal weight) or between 30 and 40 (obese).
- You are generally healthy and do not have heart disease or a long-term inflammatory disease.
- You do not take medications or supplements that affect how your body burns fuel at rest or during exercise.
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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