glucoseRegulation of Intestinal and Hepatic Lipoprotein Production by Glucose and Fructose

Fecha de inicio: 1 de septiembre de 2011

Inclusion Criteria: Men and women, aged 18 to 60 years Body mass index 20 kg/m2 to 27 kg/m2 Hemoglobin above 130g/L. Normal glucose tolerance in response to a 75g, 2-hr OGTT Exclusion Criteria: Subject has a history of hepatitis/hepatic disease that has been active within the previous two years. Any significant active (over the past 12 months) disease of the gastrointestinal, pulmonary, neurological, renal (Cr > 1.5 mg/dL), genitourinary, hematological systems, or has severe uncontrolled treated or untreated hypertension (sitting diastolic BP > 100 or systolic > 180) or proliferative retinopathy History of diabetes or OGTT indicative of diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. Any history of a MI or clinically significant, active, cardiovascular history including a history of arrhythmia's or conduction delays on ECG, unstable angina, or decompensated heart failure. Any laboratory values: AST > 2x ULN; ALT > 2x ULN TSH > 6 mU/l Current addiction to alcohol or substances of abuse as determined by the investigator. Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barrier precluding adequate understanding or cooperation Taking any prescription or non-prescription medications at the time of the study Having donated blood three months prior to and three months post study procedures A pregnancy test will be performed 1 to 3 days prior to each study in all female subjects. Those who test positive for pregnancy will be excluded. -