Title
Quinoa Effects on Glycemic Index and Satiety
Pilot Study to Evaluate the Glycemic Index, and the Satiating Effect Using Different Quinoa Varieties in a Group of Healthy Overweight Subjects
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
Universidad Autonoma de MadridStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
OverweightStudy Participants
8The purpose of this study is to to assess the glycemic index and the satiating properties of different Quinoa varieties, using a Visual Analogue Scale in a sample of healthy overweight subjects.
Pilot study to evaluate the glycemic index, and the satiating effect using different Quinoa varieties in a group of healthy overweight subjects.
On the intervention day, the volunteers will consume the Quinoa Variety 1. Then during minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260 two types of methodologies were conducted: In minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120, blood samples were collected. In minutes 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260, volunteers completed the Visual analogue scale questionnaire.
On the intervention day, the volunteers will consume the Quinoa Variety 2. Then during minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260 two types of methodologies were conducted: In minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120, blood samples were collected. In minutes 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260, volunteers completed the Visual analogue scale questionnaire.
On the intervention day, the volunteers will consume the Quinoa Variety 3. Then during minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260 two types of methodologies were conducted: In minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120, blood samples were collected. In minutes 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260, volunteers completed the Visual analogue scale questionnaire.
On the intervention day, the volunteers will consume the Quinoa Variety 4. Then during minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260 two types of methodologies were conducted: In minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120, blood samples were collected. In minutes 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260, volunteers completed the Visual analogue scale questionnaire.
On the intervention day, the volunteers will consume the control product. Then during minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260 two types of methodologies were conducted: In minutes 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120, blood samples were collected. In minutes 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 260, volunteers completed the Visual analogue scale questionnaire.
1 dose of Quinoa Variety 1 orally. The product is provided in a mix-pack together with water (100mL). This flexible container is capable of maintaining separate purified water (100 mL) and the experimental powder product in the same package. Both products can be easily mixed by breaking the inner seal. Volunteers had a maximum of 10 minutes to consume the product.
1 dose of Quinoa Variety 2 orally. The product is provided in a mix-pack together with water (100mL). This flexible container is capable of maintaining separate purified water (100 mL) and the experimental powder product in the same package. Both products can be easily mixed by breaking the inner seal. Volunteers had a maximum of 10 minutes to consume the product.
1 dose of Quinoa Variety 3 orally. The product is provided in a mix-pack together with water (100mL). This flexible container is capable of maintaining separate purified water (100 mL) and the experimental powder product in the same package. Both products can be easily mixed by breaking the inner seal. Volunteers had a maximum of 10 minutes to consume the product.
1 dose of Quinoa Variety 4 orally. The product is provided in a mix-pack together with water (100mL). This flexible container is capable of maintaining separate purified water (100 mL) and the experimental powder product in the same package. Both products can be easily mixed by breaking the inner seal. Volunteers had a maximum of 10 minutes to consume the product.
1 dose of Anhydrous Glucose orally. . The product is provided in a mix-pack together with water (100mL). This flexible container is capable of maintaining separate purified water (100 mL) and the control powder product in the same package. Both products can be easily mixed by breaking the inner seal. Volunteers had a maximum of 10 minutes to consume the product.
Inclusion Criteria: Men and women from 18 to 65 years old. Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 and <30 kg/m2. Adequate cultural level and understanding for the clinical trial. Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with BMI ≥30 or <25 kg/m2 Vegetarians or individuals with a fiber intake ≥30 g/day Individuals diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Individuals with dyslipidemia on pharmacological treatment Individuals with hypertension on pharmacological treatment Smokers or heavy drinking individuals (>2-3 servings/day in men and > 1 serving/day in women (1 serving=1 glass of wine or 1 bottle of beer)) Individuals with large weight fluctuations or who have undergone in recent months a weight loss diet Individuals with gastrointestinal diseases that affect the digestion or the absorption of nutrients Individuals receiving at least the preceding 2 months a pharmacological treatment that modifies the lipid profile (for example, statins, fibrates, diuretics, corticosteroids, oral antidiabetic medications) Pregnant or breastfeeding women Women with menstrual irregularities (absence of menstrual cycle at least 2 months prior) Individuals with intense physical activity