Acute Effects of Spices on Pathways Associated With Glucose Homeostasis and Inflammation on PBMCs of Healthy Subjects

Acute Effects of Spices on Pathways Associated With Glucose Homeostasis, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Healthy Subjects - Molecular Insights Through Transcriptomics of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC)

This study aims to investigate the effect of spices on gene expression of pathways associated with glucose homeostasis, oxidative stress and inflammation, in the postprandial phase in healthy human subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy males and females
• BMI 20-28 kg/m2
• Must be able to accept spices
• Agreed and signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

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