Overview

Study on the Possible Effects of Diet Supplementation With Essential Fatty Acids in Chocolate Craving Volunteers

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether essential polyunsaturated acids (omega 3) are capable of reducing chocolate craving symptoms in healthy patients. Our hypothesis is that the omega 3 fatty acids have properties which stabilize and normalize neuronal functioning in many conditions, including chocolate craving.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of São Paulo
Collaborators:
Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Treatments:
Mineral Oil