Preventing weight gain using Inulin-Propionate-Ester - iPrevent Trial

30 September 2019

This is a randomized controlled study investigating the effects of a dietary supplement called Inulin-Propionate-Ester (IPE) on prevention of weight gain and on weight management. We are looking for participants 20 to 35 years old with a BMI 25 to 30.

Requirements

You are 20 to 35 years old and have a BMI of 25-30.

Plus one or more of the following might apply:

Weight gain in last 12 months

Not much exercise

Less than 2 portions of fruit/veg per day

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Ethical approval

This study has received approval from the Health Research Authority, London-Hampstead Research Ethics Committee.

Study title: Increase in colonic PRopionate as a method of prEVENTing weight gain in young adults

REC reference: 19/LO/0095

Protocol number: 18HH4903

IRAS project ID: 229300

About the researcher

My name is Dr. Katerina Petropoulou and I am working as a postdoctoral researcher on iPrevent Study at Imperial College London. I am a Nutritionist by background and in June 2019 I completed my Doctoral Studies at Imperial College. Throughout my academic years I have tried to understand the role of diet in health and disease and especially the role of dietary fiber on metabolic related bio-markers and glucose homeostasis.

I have a passion for research and for making people aware regarding nutritional information. If you would like to take part in our study and meet our team please message me!

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