N-acetyl-cysteine and Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder in Obese Women

Does N-acetyl-cysteine Treatment Improves Carbohydrate Metabolism in Obese Women?

The effect of N-acetylcysteine supplementation on carbohydrate metabolism disorder and homocysteine concentrations in obese women will be analysed.

Inclusion criteria:

• women diagnosed with carbohydrate metabolism disorder,
• obesity (BMI >29,9 kg/m2)
• patients not participating in other similar research programs at the same time,
• written agreement to take part in the research.

Exclusion criteria:

• the use of medicament that may affect on carbohydrate metabolism within 4 weeks,
• failure to comply with dietary recommendations established during the nutritional intervention,
• pregnancy and breast feeding.