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NCT Number: NCT05517005

An Exploratory Investigation of a B12 Vitamin to Increase Energy and Focus

This study aims to examine the effects of Sourse's Hype Bites at being able to increase vitamin B12 levels to promote positive health outcomes. Participants will consume Hype Bites daily. Participants will also take surveys and blood samples to examine both the subjective experience of taking Hype Bites as well as changes in biomarkers across the trial.

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Key information

Conditions

B12 Deficiency Vitamin Avitaminosis Deficiency Diseases Energy Supply; Deficiency Malnutrition Mood Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Vitamin B 12 Deficiency Vitamin B Deficiency

Age range

24 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Citruslabs

Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI < 40 On a stable, consistent dietary regimen Must be on a vegan or vegetarian diet May experience the feeling of being tired often/several times a week. May experience brain fog May experience negative mood states

Exclusion criteria

  • Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding Currently take vitamin B12 during the past four weeks Chronic conditions such has oncological of psychiatric disorders Anyone with IBS or IBD Anyone with a previous severe allergic reaction Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol

Treatment and study plan

Hype Bites Supplement

Dietary Supplement

The ingredients of the vitamin supplement are:

Chocolate liquor Sugar Cocoa butter Vanilla extract Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Tapioca Gum arabic Coloring (radish, apple, black currant) Carnauba Wax

Primary outcomes

  1. Examine if Hype Bites increase vitamin B12 in the blood

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    In order to examine the changes in B12, a blood sample will be used.

Secondary outcomes

  1. examine the subjective improvements noticed by the study participants when supplementing with vitamin B12.

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Questionnaires will be given to participants throughout the trial. These questionnaires will ask about changes in their ability to focus, concentrate, their energy levels, and their mood

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sourse

Industry

Collaborators

  • Citruslabs

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Aug 26, 2022
Registry last updated
Aug 23, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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