Overview
The goal of the study is to determine the effect of supplementation of the d piger strain on intestinal ethanol production in individuals with overweight.
The investigators will perform a randomized trial in 2x10 participants to measure effects on ethanol in blood, and perform fecal analyses.
Description
The investigators perform a randomized, placebo controlled trial in 2x10 participants.
The participants will be given placebo or d piger as an oral suspension once daily for 30 days.
At baseline and after 30 days, a fructose challenge test with fomepizole, gastroduodenoscopy and MRI liver + FibroScan will be performed. Patient will attend the clinical trial unit weekly for safety visits.
The participants will be overweight males or females age 18-70 with impaired glucose tolerance.
Eligibility
- Inclusion
Male or (postmenopausal) females
- Increased waist circumference (>102 cm men, 88>cm women)
- Insulin resistance (HOMA>2.5)
- 18-70 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of systemic medication (except for paracetamol), including antibiotics and pro-/prebiotics in the past three months or during the study period.
- A history of a cardiovascular event
- A history of cholecystectomy
- Overt untreated gastrointestinal disease or abnormal bowel habits
- Liver enzymes>2.5 fold higher than the upper limit of normal range
- Smoking
- Alcohol abuse