The Effect of Allopurinol on Insulin Resistance and Blood Pressure
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Studies in animals have found that allopurinol can markedly improve fructose induced
metabolic syndrome. In this study we test the hypothesis that allopurinol may lower BP,
reduce triglycerides, and improve metabolic parameters in subjects placed on a high fructose
diet.