Hyperglycemia, Postprandial
Conditions
Keywords
postprandial glycemia, subjective appetite, Salba, Flax
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether drinks containing Salvia hispanica L (Salba) or Flax lower postprandial blood glucose levels and improve appetite in healthy individuals.
Detailed description
Dietary fibre has been implicated in improving many risk factors associated with Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). However, on average, Norther Americans consume less than half of the recommended amount set by health agencies. It has been proposed that the health benefits of dietary fibre may be attritbuted to rheological characteristics such as viscosity. Salvia hispanica L (Salba) and Flax are nutritionally similar. The primary objective of this research trial is to study the effects of Salba and Flax on postprandial glycemia and appetite in healthy individuals.
Interventions
Sponsors
Unity Health Toronto
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* BMI less than 35 kg/m\^2
Exclusion criteria
* known history of liver or kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, or myocardial infarctions, thyroid disease, gastrointestinal disease, or AIDS * subjects using medications or Natural Health Products
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Postprandial Blood Glucose | 2 Hours | At each visit, postprandial blood glucose will be measured via capillary blood samples, at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after intake of test meals |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Subjective Satiety | 2 Hours | At each visit, subjective satiety (how hungry/full you feel) will be measured via questionnaires, at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after intake of test meals |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed