Xanthohumol and Metabolic Syndrome

The purpose of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics (PK) of xanthohumol (XN). Small amounts of xanthohumol occur naturally in hops, used to make beer, and XN is also found in beer itself. Studies in animals have shown that XN can lower blood sugar and blood lipids such as triglycerides, which can contribute to heart disease. The purpose of this study is to see how much of the XN is absorbed into the blood and how fast it leaves the body when taken by mouth. Once the PK study has been done, the investigators' long-term goal is to learn if xanthohumol can lower risk factors for heart disease and type-2 diabetes in humans.