Diet Modification
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will provide needed insight on the satiety and blood glucose and l effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia at 20g and 40g doses.
Detailed description
This is a randomized, single-blind, crossover, intervention study testing the satiety and blood glucose effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia.
Interventions
OTHERLow Fiber
20 g of acacia gum will be added to orange juice
OTHERHigh Fiber
40 g of acacia gum will be added to orange juice
OTHERPlacebo/Control
No acacia gum will be added to orange juice.
Sponsors
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Masking description
fiber will be mixed into orange juice
Intervention model description
subjects will consume 0, and 2 doses of acacia gum
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
BMI between 18 and 29 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
* distaste for bagels and cream cheese, orange juice or cheese pizza; * current smoker; * restrained eating habits; * recent weight change; * any history of disease or significant past medical history; * are vegetarian; * do not normally eat breakfast or lunch; * pregnant or lactating; * irregular menstrual cycles.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose levels | 0, 30, 60, 120, 180, and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment | Blood will be taken via finger stick |
| Appetite Sensation | 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment | Subjective visual analog scale (VAS) will be utilized to assess hunger, fullness and desire to eat |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed