Effect of Brazilian Fruits Peel on Metabolic Regulation and Appetite in Healthy Subjects

Investigation on Effect of Brazilian Fruits on Glucose and Insulin Responses, Anti-inflammatory Properties, Antioxidative Capacity and Satiety in Healthy Subjects

The purpose of the study was to investigate how Brazilian fruits peel affect acute/postprandial glucose and insulin responses, inflammatory markers, appetite control peptides, antioxidative capacity, as well as subjective appetite ratings (VAS-visual analogue scales) in healthy volunteers. We hypothesize that certain Brazilian fruits peel added to a standardized meal will improve postprandial glucose tolerance and other metabolic biomarkers in healthy volunteers, compared with a similar meal without the corresponding plant materials.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy males and females
• Signed informed consent
• BMI 20 - 28 kg/m2 with weight change <3 kg latest 2 months
• Must be able to accept plant-based foods/drinks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Below 18 years
• Uncomfortable speaking English and/or difficulties in understanding spoken English
• Smoking or using snuff
• Vegetarian or vegan
• Stressed by venous blood sampling or previous experience of being difficult to cannulate
• Receiving any drug treatment that may influence the study outcomes
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding