Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load
Conditions
Keywords
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Brief summary
This crossover study aims to determine and compare the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of different melon varieties in healthy adults. Using glucose as the reference food, participants will consume test portions of each melon variety containing equivalent amounts of available carbohydrates.
Detailed description
This crossover study aims to determine and compare the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of different melon varieties in healthy adults. Using glucose as the reference food, participants will consume test portions of each melon variety containing equivalent amounts of available carbohydrates. Blood glucose levels will be monitored at regular intervals over a 2-hour period. The glycemic response will be used to calculate GI and GL values for each melon type. The study is intended to inform dietary recommendations for blood glucose management.
Interventions
OTHEROrange candy melon (Cucumis melo)
Participants will consume a portion of melon A containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
OTHERRock melon ( Cucumis melo var.cantalupensis)
Participants will consume a portion of melon B containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
OTHERhoney dew (cucumis melo L.)
Participants will consume a portion of melon C containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
Sponsors
Rehman Medical Institute - RMI
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1\) Healthy males and females aged 18-50 years. 2) Body mass index (BMI) :Normal BMI (18-24.9) 3) Willingness to follow dietary instructions and attend all testing sessions *
Exclusion criteria
1. Individuals with known metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes, metabolic syndrome). 2. Use of medications or supplements affecting blood glucose. 3. Allergy or intolerance to melon or glucose solutions. 4. Not able to co ordinate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic Index (GI) of Melon Varieties | 1 month | The glycemic index of each melon variety will be calculated by comparing the incremental area under the blood glucose response curve (iAUC) over 2 hours after consumption of the test food, relative to glucose. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic Load (GL) of Melon Varieties | 1 month | Calculated using the formula: Glycemic Load = (Glycemic Index × amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving) ÷ 100 |
Contacts
Primary ContactNaseer Ahmed
Outcome results
None listed