Glucose and Insulin Response
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the glucose and insulin response to a food bar.
Detailed description
Fitjoy is a commercially available food bar marketed as having a low glycemic index and being relatively high in dietary fiber. The fiber contained within this product is isomalto-oligoshaccaride (IMO) which is a food ingredient with a relative sweetness level equal to approximately 60% of sucrose. Chemically, IMO is a mixture of glucose oligomers with alpha - (1-6) - linkages. To date, no research has been performed on the glycemic response to ingesting IMO in combination with other constituents. Therefore the purpose of this study is to determine the glycemic index of the Fitjoy bar.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTCommercially Available Food Bar
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo
Sponsors
Nutrabolt
Texas A&M University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
A randomized, cross-over administration of supplements with approximately 5-10 days between testing sessions.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participant is between the ages of 18 and 35 * Participant is apparently healthy * Participant is moderately active and participants in low intensity recreational activity at lease 3 to 4 days a week * Participant has a BMI \< 24.9
Exclusion criteria
* Participant has a history of treatment for metabolic disease (i.e., diabetes), hypertension, hypotension, thyroid disease, arrhythmais, cardiovascular disease * Participant uses current prescription medication (birth control is allowed) * Participant is pregnant or nursing or plans to become pregnant during the next month * Participant has an intolerance to caffeine and/or other natural stimulants * Participant has a history of smoking * Participant drinks excessively (i.e., 12 drinks per week or more)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| How a commercially available food bar affects blood glucose levels | One day | Measured in mmol/L |
| How a commercially available food bar affects blood insulin levels. | One day | Measured in U/mL |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Does a commercially available food bar cause headaches | One day | Subjective questionnaire |
| Does a commercially available food bar cause dizziness | One day | Subjective questionnaire |
| Does a commercially available food bar cause stomach upset | One day | Subjective questionnaire |
| Does a commercially available food bar cause fatigue | One day | Subjective questionnaire |
| Does a commercially available food bar cause hypoglycemia | One day | Subjective questionnaire |
Outcome results
None listed