Gum Acacia and Blood Glucose

University of Minnesota48 enrolled

Overview

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.

This is a randomized, single-blind, crossover, intervention study testing the satiety and blood glucose effects of the soluble fiber gum acacia.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Diet Modification

Interventions

Low FiberOTHER

20 g of acacia gum will be added to orange juice

High FiberOTHER

40 g of acacia gum will be added to orange juice

Placebo/ControlOTHER

No acacia gum will be added to orange juice.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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.

Locations (1)

Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Blood glucose levels

Blood will be taken via finger stick

Time frame: 0, 30, 60, 120, 180, and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment

Appetite Sensation

Subjective visual analog scale (VAS) will be utilized to assess hunger, fullness and desire to eat

Time frame: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes after breakfast; Area under the curve (AUC) will be calculated for each treatment

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