The purpose of this study is to measure a metabolite called α-aminoadipic acid (2-AAA) in blood. Different amounts of 2-AAA in the body may alter the risk of developing diabetes. We are interested in whether 2-AAA is present at different levels in healthy people.

You may qualify if you:

• ·  Ages 18–45

• ·  BMI 18 to <30 kg/m2

• ·  Do not follow severely restricted diet or have food allergies

• ·  Do not currently use tobacco products or have not done so in the past 30 days

• ·  Do not currently use any daily prescription medications (except hormonal birth control)

• ·  Do not currently use lysine supplements or are willing to temporarily discontinue use

• ·  Do not have any history of cardiovascular disease, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, or

  bleeding disorders

• ·  Are not pregnant or lactating

• ·  Have not participated in another clinical trial in the past 6 weeks

• ·  Able to fast for 8 hours

  To find out if you are eligible for this project, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser to complete a screening survey: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=KWD7JTTFJC

  A member of the study team will be in touch once your survey is submitted.