Effects of Mulberry Leaf Extract Formulation on Postprandial Glycemic Levels in Obese Children and Adolescents

Sex: All

Ages: 6 Years – 16 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 80

Sponsor: University of Bari Aldo Moro

Summary

The study entitled "Effects of Reducose on Postprandial Glycemic Peak in Obese Children and Adolescents: A Pilot Study" aims to evaluate the improvement in glycemic and insulinemic levels produced by Reducose, a food supplement extracted from white mulberry (Morus alba), after 12 weeks of treatment in a cohort of obese children and adolescents. Clinical and anthropometric data (age, sex, weight, height, BMI, pubertal stage) will be collected, along with data from blood chemistry tests performed during routine follow-up visits, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) \>95° percentile for age and sex, according to WHO growth standards * absence of chronic deseases Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of type 1 diabetes * chronic use of steroid drugs * known allergies or hypersensitvity to any component of the stusy product (Reducose) * use of medications known to affect glucose metabolism

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