This project evaluate effects of a commonly used food supplement on glucose metabolism and cognitive function.
The test product has previously been suggested to elicit beneficial effects on glucose metabolism and cognitive performance. The purpose with this study is to evaluate metabolic effects and effects on mood variables of the test product provided at breakfast. Test variables are determined at fating and postprandial a standardised breakfast. The results are compared with effects after a placebo product.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
22
Pananx ginseng is provided prior to a standardised breakfast, effects on test variables are determined at fasting and repeatedly postprandially the breakfast
Food for Health Science Centre, Medicon Village
Lund, Sweden
blood glucose
capillary blood glucose concentrations are determined at fasting and then repeatedly after a standardised breakfast
Time frame: 4 hours
serum insulin
capillary serum insulin concentrations are determined at fasting and then repeatedly after a standardised breakfast
Time frame: 4 hours
Mood as measured by ratings on 100 mm visual analog scales( VAS rating scales)
measures of 6 mood variables (sad-glad, depressed-happy, displeased-pleased, dull-peppy, passive-Active, sleepy-awake) repeatedly in the postprandial period after breakfast
Time frame: 4 hours
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