Americans commonly consume excess amounts of dietary fructose. Added fructose has been shown to have an adverse impact on metabolic health, including increased insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk. However, the mechanisms that link dietary fructose and m...

Researchers at the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Institute are seeking healthy volunteers between 18 and 65 years of age for a study on Fat and Health. The study requires up to three visits to the clinical research unit at Mount Sinai Morningside. Participants will d...

This study will characterize the clinical pharmacology of a select bioactive polyphenol-rich preparation (Bioactive Dietary Polyphenol Preparation, BDPP) comprised of a select Concord grape juice (CGJ), a select grape seed polyphenol extract (GSPE) and trans-resverat...

Researchers at the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Institute are seeking healthy volunteers between 18 and 40 years of age with apple- or pear- shaped body for a study on fat and health in women (please request for body shape image email). The study requires up to thre...

To test the long term effect of a light treatment on cognition, sleep and metabolism in patients with Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD).

Urea cycle disorders (UCD) are a group of rare inherited metabolism disorders. Infants and children with UCD commonly experience episodes of vomiting, lethargy, and coma. The purpose of this study is to perform a long-term analysis of a large group of individuals wi...