Glycemic Index
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is initiated to investigate the glycemic index value of seven food products.
Interventions
Low GI Standard Breakfast
Medium GI Standard Breakfast
Nutritional pregnant milk supplement
Nutritional product for diabetics
Pregnant and lactation women milk powder
Nutritional drinks for diabetics
Test product not patented yet
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy males or non-pregnant females at least 6 weeks postpartum, non-lactating and aged 21-60yrs old in both groups. * They should not suffer from any chronic diseases. * no known food allergy or intolerance. * no medications known to affect glucose tolerance(excluding oral contraceptives). Note: stable doses of oral contraceptives, acetylsalicylic acid, thyroxin, vitamins and mineral supplements or drugs to treat hypertension or osteoporosis are acceptable.
Exclusion criteria
* Age less than 21 years old and greater than 60 years old. * known history of diabetes mellitus or the use of antihyperglycemic drugs or insulin to treat diabetes and related conditions. * known history of AIDS, hepatitis, renal or heart disease or any other serious complications that may interfere with glucose metabolism. * subjects using any medication (eg steroids, protease inhibitors or antipsychotics, etc.) that would interfere with the digestion and nutrient absorption., * subjects having gastrointestinal diseases that may interfere with nutrient absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and have no known food allergies. * a major medical or surgical event requiring hospitalisation within the preceding 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic index values of all seven products | 120 minutes post administration | Glycemic index values at 120 minutes post adminstration. |
Countries
Singapore