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.

Official Title

Conditions

– Obesity

Study Type

Observational

Study Design

Natural History, Cross-Sectional, Defined Population, Prospective Study

Further Details

Study Start

Eligibility & Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years – 50 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both Accepts Healthy VolunteersCriteria 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.

Total Enrolment

192

Contact Details

[1] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (US)

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