Postprandial Glucose Regulation
Conditions
Keywords
postprandial glucose, glucose regulation, carob, carob powder, postprandial insulin
Brief summary
An acute randomized crossover study on the effect of a carob beverage on postprandial glycemic response
Detailed description
This is an acute randomized crossover study on the effect of an Imera cultivar carob beverage on postprandial glycemic response in healthy individuals as opposed to sucrose-based beverage containing sugar in alike concentration
Interventions
OTHERCarob beverage
The participants consumed a carob beverage made with 30gr of Imera carob cultivar powder in water
OTHERSucrose beverage
The participants consumed a sucrose beverage made with 14gr of sugar in alike concentration with sugars in the experimental beverage
Sponsors
Harokopio University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy male adults of normal body fat mass
Exclusion criteria
* obesity (according to body fat mass), type 1 Diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, thyroid disorder, liver, kidney, gastrointestinal disease, mental illness, use of nutraceutical supplements or natural products for weight loss and the background of dietitian/nutritionist.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postprandial glucose | 3 hours | Changes in glucose levels after the consumption of the beverage |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postprandial insulin | 3 hours | Changes in insulin levels after consuming the beverage |
Countries
Greece
Outcome results
None listed