Status:
COMPLETED
The Impact of Broad Bean Hull on Blood Glucose Control and Gut Health
Lead Sponsor:
University of Aberdeen
Conditions:
Healthy
Overweight
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to assess the effects of broad bean hull (BBH) consumption on blood glucose and gut health. Broad bean (Vicia faba) is widely cultivated in Scotland, with the UK being the most signifi...
Detailed Description
The study aims to confirm in vivo the effects of consuming broad bean hull on blood glucose control and gut health. Although in vitro evidence is promising, its benefits remain confirmed in vivo in hu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy males and females
- Aged 18-75 years old.
- BMI 23-35 kg/m2
- HbA1c \<6.5%
- Total cholesterol ≤ 7 mmol/l
Exclusion
- Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency
- Diagnosed for chronic diseases; thyroid disorders, metabolic/genetic diseases, diabetes and disorders of glycaemic control; cardiovascular disease; irritable and inflammatory bowel disorders.
- Women with polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS)
- Women who are lactating or breastfeeding, pregnant
- On prescription medications known to affect metabolism, including hormonal contraceptives and thyroid medications, and hormonal replacement therapy
- Have taken a course of antibiotics in the past four weeks
- Allergic/intolerant to foods provided in the study
- Diagnosed for high blood pressure and on prescription medications such as Ramipril
- Alcohol and/or other substance abuse
- Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes, nicotine patches and nicotine gums
- Physically active at a competitive level
- Usually not consuming significantly more than five portions of fruits and vegetables per day
- Poor venous access
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 31 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05252013
Start Date
January 31 2019
End Date
March 31 2020
Last Update
February 23 2022
Active Locations (1)
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University of Aberdeen, Rowett Institute
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom, AB10 6JW