FFA Metabolism in Different Types of Human Obesity

Mayo Clinic

Overview

We will give intravenous fat molecules to help us understand how the fat that is released from peoples fat cells is used. This will be done when people are eating, not eating and walking.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Obesity

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: BMI 28-36 -upper body obesity and lower body obesity non-obese BMI 19-24. Females premenopausal. Must be a non-smoker. Exclusion Criteria: BP\> 160/95 on HTN meds, known systemic illness. Medications that affect fat metabolism. We do no cover travel expenses. Known heart and vascular disease.

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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