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Metabolic Effects of High-amylose Wheat-based Breads

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Postprandial Hyperglycemia
Registration Number
NCT03899974
Lead Sponsor
Federico II University
Brief Summary

The amylose-amylopectin ratio influences starch properties. A higher amylose content is associated with slower starch digestion thus reducing the postprandial plasma glucose response and improving the overall postprandial metabolism. So far, limited evidence is available on the metabolic effect of wheat-based foods rich in amylose. This randomised controlled study investigated the acute metabolic effects of amylose-rich wheat-based breads in overweight subjects focusing on potential mechanisms.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Overweight/obese
  • 18-70 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • age <18 and >70 years;
  • fasting triglycerides ≥400 mg/dl;
  • fasting cholesterol >270 mg/dl;
  • cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction or stroke) during the 6 months prior to the study
  • established diabetes mellitus or any chronic disease
  • renal and liver failure (creatinine >1.7 mg/dl and transaminases >2 times than normal values, respectively)
  • anaemia (Hb <12 g /dl)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
2-hours blood glucose responseover 2 hours after the test meal

incremental area under the curve

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
2-hours blood insulin responseover 2 hours after the test meal

incremental area under the curve

4-hours blood glucose responseover 4 hours after the test meal

incremental area under the curve

4-hours blood insulin responseover 4 hours after the test meal

incremental area under the curve

glucose responseover 2 hours after the standard meal

Second meal effect

intestinal fermentationover 4 hours after the test meal

breath test for the detection of hydrogen production

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Federico II University

🇮🇹

Napoli, Naples, Italy

Federico II University
🇮🇹Napoli, Naples, Italy

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