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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Energy Supply; Deficiency; Mood; B12 Deficiency Vitamin
• Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Hype Bites Supplement

• Registration Number: NCT05517005
• Lead Sponsor: Sourse

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-05-22
• Status Verified: 2022-08
• Study First Submitted: 2022-08-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-08-24
• Study First Posted: 2022-08-26
• Primary Completion: 2022-09-30
• Study Completion: 2022-09-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-21
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 38

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Hype Bites Supplement	Hype Bites Supplement	Participants will take the 2 chocolates each day, complete surveys at baseline, midpoint, and study conclusion, and take blood biomarker samples at baseline and conclusion

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Examine if Hype Bites increase vitamin B12 in the blood	8 weeks	In order to examine the changes in B12, a blood sample will be used.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
examine the subjective improvements noticed by the study participants when supplementing with vitamin B12.	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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Citruslabs; 🇺🇸 Santa Monica, California, United States