Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of L-arabinose on Intestinal Sucrase Activity in Man
Lead Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Collaborating Sponsors:
Danisco
Conditions:
Blood Glucose
Eligibility:
MALE
18-30 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of L-arabinose in a sugar-rich meal on intestinal sucrase activity in healthy volunteers by measuring postprandial blood glucose and insulin, and...
Detailed Description
Background: The intake of common table sugar (sucrose) in the industrialised countries is relatively high. In Denmark the daily intake of sugar is in the range of 30-40 g/d exclusive the intake of su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy males
- BMI between 18.4-25 kg/m2
- age between 18 and 30
Exclusion
- donation of blood 3 months before or during the study
- gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic infectious disease (HIV or hepatitis)
- smoking
- consumption of more than 21 alcoholic drinks/week
- elite athletes
- on medication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00302302
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
January 1 2006
Last Update
February 26 2014
Active Locations (1)
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1
Institute of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
Frederiksberg, Denmark, DK-1958