Postprandial Efficacy of Probiotic Fruit Beverages on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Resistance

Early Postprandial Efficacy of Probiotic Fruit Beverages on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Resistance in Healthy Adults

Consumption of polyphenol-rich fruits and vegetables may improve the postprandial glucose and insulin responses and hence promote well-being. It has previously been observed that consumption of a bilberry drink decreases the postprandial insulin demand. In the present study, the impact of probiotic fruit beverages with different polyphenol profiles on the postprandial levels of glucose and insulin, were investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy, not on medication, non-allergic, individuals aged 18-65 years old, having a BMI between 20-30 kg/m2 and also maintaining stable body weight, i.e. less than 5% weight change in the last three months before the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

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