1. Beta-glucan
Conditions
Interventions
Twelve healthy subjects were assessed using a randomized crossover blinded trial. The subjects were examined after an 8 hours fast and assessment of normal fasting blood glucose level. Gastric emptyin
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Helthy subjects without symptoms or a prior history of gastrointestinal disease, abdominal surgery or diabetes mellitus were included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diabetes mellitus; 2. prior abdominal surgery; 3. symtoms of gastrointestinal disease; 4. Obesity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The ß-glucan effect on the rate of gastric emptying was statistically not significant compared with cornflakes. Consumption of ß-glucan lowered the postprandial glucose response significant (p<0.05). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect of ß-glucan on satiety was not statistically significant. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJoanna Hlebowicz
Dept. of Medicine, Malmö University Hospital, Ingång 35
Outcome results
None listed