Study to Evaluate the Effects of Psyllium on Blood Glucose

An Open Label, Randomized, 4-Period Cross-over Study to Evaluate the Effects of Psyllium Taken Before a Meal on Postprandial Blood Glucose in Healthy Males

This is an open label, single use, randomized, 4-period cross-over study. In each period, subjects will receive one of 4 test combinations. Blood will be drawn prior to study product consumption and following study product consumption for glucose measures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• male
• 18 to 50 years of age
• general good health
• Body Mass Index (BMI) in the range of 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
• fasting plasma blood glucose <126mg/dL
• not actively treated for high blood glucose
• willing and able to have blood drawn at multiple times during each 4 visits

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of allergy or hypersensitivity to inhaled or ingested psyllium or meal ingredients
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)
• an eating disorder
• following special medical or weight-loss dietary restrictions
• taking dietary supplements or prescription medication for the purpose of weight loss/management