Effects of Bran Size on Glycemic Responses

Short-term Effects of Bran Size on Glycemic Responses in Normal Weight Healthy Adults

This study investigated the effects of bran's particle size on glycemic responses

This study aimed at 1. to determine the GI and GL of three breads and 2. to investigate the effects of bran's particle size on postprandial glycemic response in healthy subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy, non-smoking, non-diabetic men and women, individuals with normal body mass index (BMI; between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2)

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe chronic disease (e.g. coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney or liver conditions, endocrine conditions)
• gastrointestinal disorders
• pregnancy
• lactation
• competitive sports
• alcohol or drug dependency