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Metabolic Response to the Acute Consumption of Fiber-enriched Pasta

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy Volunteers
Interventions
Other: Test meal
Registration Number
NCT02842606
Lead Sponsor
Federico II University
Brief Summary

Cardio-metabolic diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Over the years, therefore, there have been considerable efforts to identify strategies for prevention and management of risk factors. The diet, with its pleiotropic effects, is one of the most effective approaches to reduce the cardio-metabolic risk. In this context, the dietary fibers have been extensively studied and the available evidence supports the beneficial effects of its consumption. However, worldwide the average fiber consumption is still less than the recommended daily dose. For this reason, the availability of functional foods, such as additional sources of fiber in the diet, may facilitate the attainment of fiber recommended.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
13
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI 18-29 kg / m2
  • Good Health status
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular events (IMA or stroke) severe heart disease
  • Kidney or liver failure
  • Anemia and any other chronic disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Fiber-enriched pastaTest mealThe participants consume whole wheat pasta with added fiber (fiber 12 g fiber/100 g).
Control pastaTest mealThe participants consume pasta made from durum wheat semolina (fiber 2.7g/100g).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glucose and lipid response4 hours

Evaluated by enzymatic colorimetric methods

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Energy intake in the subsequent meal.4 hours

Evaluated by food record

Insulin response4 hours

Evaluated by ELISA

Hormone response (GLP-1, GIP, PYY and Ghrelin)4 hours

Evaluated by ELISA

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