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Influence of Resistant Starch Intake in Potatoes on Blood Glucose and Satiety Responses in Overweight Females

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Overweight and Obesity
Interventions
Other: Potatoes
Registration Number
NCT03310476
Lead Sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Brief Summary

Resistant starch (RS) is a type of fiber that has unique digestive properties that can impact overall health including glucose homeostasis and satiety. RS found in potatoes can be increased by using certain cooking methods and serving temperatures. The purpose of this trial will compare the acute glycemic and satiety responses after consuming potatoes differing in RS content that are 1) baked then chilled or 2) boiled and consumed hot in overweight females on two separate occasions.

Detailed Description

Potatoes are a low-cost, nutrient-dense dietary staple in the U.S. rich in complex carbohydrates, potassium, magnesium, and fiber, but low in fat and sodium. Starch is the main complex carbohydrate found in potatoes that yields glucose to contribute to overall energy needs. Another type of starch found in potatoes is resistant to amylase hydrolysis in the small intestine which is resistant starch (RS). Trials using RS as a functional ingredient (\~15-30 g/day) in healthy and overweight adults resulted in improvements in postprandial glucose, insulin sensitivity, satiety hormone response, and subjective satiety. Limited data exists using RS naturally found in commonly consumed foods, such as potatoes. Altering the cooking methods and serving temperatures of potatoes can influence the amount of RS to impact glucose, satiety hormone response, and subjective satiety. Using a cross-sectional, cross-over design, the aim of this study will determine how potatoes 1) baked and chilled or 2) boiled and consumed hot influence postprandial glycemic parameters, satiety hormones (glucagon-like peptide-1, peptide YY, and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide), subjective satiety, and subsequent energy intake in overweight females.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Overweight and obese (BMI between 28 and 40 kg/m^2)
  • Any race or ethnicity
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes or other metabolic disorder, cancer, or cardiovascular disease
  • Smoking
  • Pregnant or lactating
  • More than 5% weight loss or gain over prior 6 months
  • Following a special diet
  • Sensitivity or aversion to potatoes
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Baked, consumed chilled potatoesPotatoes-
Boiled, consumed hot potatoesPotatoes-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in postprandial glucose and insulin concentrationsChange in glucose and insulin concentrations collected 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes following potato intake

Postprandial glucose and insulin concentrations will be compared between interventions

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in postprandial peptide YY (PYY, pg/mL) concentrationsChange in PYY concentrations collected 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes following potato intake

Postprandial changes in PYY will be compared between interventions

Change in postprandial glucagon-like peptide- 1 (GLP-1, pg/mL) concentrationsChange in GLP-1 concentrations collected 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes following potato intake

Postprandial changes in GLP-1 will be compared between interventions

Change in postprandial glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP, pg/mL) concentrationsChange in GIP concentrations collected 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes folllowing potato intake

Postprandial changes in GIP will be compared between interventions

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Texas Woman's University

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Houston, Texas, United States

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