Effects on Metabolism and Cognitive Functions of a Commonly Used Commercial Food Supplement

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Postprandial Blood Glucose Regulation
• Interventions: Dietary Supplement: Placebo; Dietary Supplement: Panax ginseng

• Registration Number: NCT02392819
• Lead Sponsor: Lund University

Brief Summary

This project evaluate effects of a commonly used food supplement on glucose metabolism and cognitive function.

Detailed Description

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-01
• Study First Submitted: 2015-03-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-03-18
• Study First Posted: 2015-03-19
• Primary Completion: 2015-06
• Study Completion: 2015-07
• Status Verified: 2015-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-09-02
• Last Update Posted: 2015-09-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

• age between 40-60 years, normal BMI, healthy, non-smokers

Exclusion Criteria

• metabolic disorders or gastro- intestinal disease, intake of probiotics- or antibiotics during the last 2 weeks prior to the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
placebo product	Placebo	Arm: a placebo with similar appearance but without Panax ginseng. The tablet include all the other non-active bulk ingredients.
test product	Panax ginseng	Arm: Panax ginseng

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
blood glucose	4 hours	capillary blood glucose concentrations are determined at fasting and then repeatedly after a standardised breakfast

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
serum insulin	4 hours	capillary serum insulin concentrations are determined at fasting and then repeatedly after a standardised breakfast
Mood as measured by ratings on 100 mm visual analog scales( VAS rating scales)	4 hours	measures of 6 mood variables (sad-glad, depressed-happy, displeased-pleased, dull-peppy, passive-Active, sleepy-awake) repeatedly in the postprandial period after breakfast

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Food for Health Science Centre, Medicon Village; 🇸🇪 Lund, Sweden