Could a simple diet boost your metabolism? study investigates betaine and choline

NCT ID NCT06758856

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Guelph Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at whether taking extra betaine (from sugar beets) and choline (from eggs) can improve markers of metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity. 34 participants followed a controlled diet for 4 weeks. Researchers measured blood lipids, glucose, insulin, and other health indicators.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Betaine (from sugar beets) and choline (from eggs)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward dietary recommendations to improve metabolic health in people with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (34 people) that measured biomarkers, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone and may show no clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY AND OBESITY-RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Human Nutraceutical Research Unit

Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada

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