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Glycemic Response of a Commercial Food Bar

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Glucose and Insulin Response
Registration Number
NCT03166514
Lead Sponsor
Texas A&M University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the glucose and insulin response to a food bar.

Detailed Description

Fitjoy is a commercially available food bar marketed as having a low glycemic index and being relatively high in dietary fiber. The fiber contained within this product is isomalto-oligoshaccaride (IMO) which is a food ingredient with a relative sweetness level equal to approximately 60% of sucrose. Chemically, IMO is a mixture of glucose oligomers with alpha - (1-6) - linkages. To date, no research has been performed on the glycemic response to ingesting IMO in combination with other constituents. Therefore the purpose of this study is to determine the glycemic index of the Fitjoy bar.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participant is between the ages of 18 and 35
  • Participant is apparently healthy
  • Participant is moderately active and participants in low intensity recreational activity at lease 3 to 4 days a week
  • Participant has a BMI < 24.9
Exclusion Criteria
  • Participant has a history of treatment for metabolic disease (i.e., diabetes), hypertension, hypotension, thyroid disease, arrhythmais, cardiovascular disease
  • Participant uses current prescription medication (birth control is allowed)
  • Participant is pregnant or nursing or plans to become pregnant during the next month
  • Participant has an intolerance to caffeine and/or other natural stimulants
  • Participant has a history of smoking
  • Participant drinks excessively (i.e., 12 drinks per week or more)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
How a commercially available food bar affects blood insulin levels.One day

Measured in U/mL

How a commercially available food bar affects blood glucose levelsOne day

Measured in mmol/L

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Does a commercially available food bar cause headachesOne day

Subjective questionnaire

Does a commercially available food bar cause dizzinessOne day

Subjective questionnaire

Does a commercially available food bar cause hypoglycemiaOne day

Subjective questionnaire

Does a commercially available food bar cause stomach upsetOne day

Subjective questionnaire

Does a commercially available food bar cause fatigueOne day

Subjective questionnaire

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