Title
Effect of Pulse Fractions on Indices on Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors
Effect of Pulse Fractions on Indices of Lipid, Carbohydrate and Energy Metabolism as Well as Oxidative Status in Overweight, Hyperlipidemic Individuals
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
University of ManitobaStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Cardiovascular DiseaseIntervention/Treatment
Fractionated pea flour ...Study Participants
23The purpose of this study is to determine if whole and fractionated yellow pea flour, administered at USDA recommended dosages (50 g/day), improve risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Whole pea flour was administered at 50 g/day.
Fractionated pea flour was administered according to the level of fiber in whole pea flour treatment. 12 g/day
White wheat flour will be administered at 50 g/day
Inclusion Criteria: BMI between 25 and 40 kg/m2 Hypercholesterolemic Exclusion Criteria: Smoking Use of prescription and natural lipid lowering therapies Myocardial infarction Coronary artery bypass Angina Congestive heart failure, Inflammatory bowel disease Pancreatitis Renal disease Diabetes Chronic alcohol usage (> 2 drinks/day). Cancer Eating disorders Expending > 4000 kcal/week through exercise