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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
16
Participants will consume a portion of melon A containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
Participants will consume a portion of melon B containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
Participants will consume a portion of melon C containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
Glycemic Index (GI) of Melon Varieties
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.
Time frame: 1 month
Glycemic Load (GL) of Melon Varieties
Calculated using the formula: Glycemic Load = (Glycemic Index × amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving) ÷ 100
Time frame: 1 month
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