Effects of Sugar-free Products With Added Sweeteners on Glycemic Responses

Effects of Sugar-free Products With Added Sweeteners: Apricot Jam, Cranberry Cereal Bar, and Cocoa Drink on Glycemic Responses: Randomized Clinical Trial in Healthy Humans

This study investigated the effects of three commonly used sugar-free snacks with added sweeteners on glycemic responses

This study aimed at 1. to determine the glycemic index and glycemic load of three sugar-free products with added sweeteners: apricot jam, cranberry cereal bar, and cocoa drink, and 2. to investigate the effects of these products on the postprandial glycemic response in healthy subjects

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• non-smoking
• non-diabetic men and women
• body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 29.9 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
• drug dependency