Effects of Goat Milk Yogurt on Postprandial Glycemic Responses, Arterial Blood Pressure and Energy Intake

Short-term Effects of Goat Milk Yogurt on Postprandial Glycemic Responses, Arterial Blood Pressure, Energy Intake and Satiety

This study investigated any potential associations between two preloads offered as snacks and postprandial glycemic response, subjective appetite and energy intake in healthy, normal weight adults

This study aimed at 1. firstly determine the glycemic index (GI) of a) goat milk yogurt b) goat milk yogurt with currants, c) currants and d) sultanina raisins, all containing 25 gr available carbohydrates and 2. test the hypothesis that a goat milk yogurt consumed as a snack before a meal, compared to milk with lactic acid would: a) have greater short-term effect on satiety measured by subsequent ad libitum meal intake, b) induce greater satiety as assessed by visual analogue scales (VAS) and c) reduce postprandial glycemic response.

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. tumors, manifest coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, severe kidney or liver conditions, endocrine and immunological conditions)
• Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. chronic inflammatory bowel disease)
• Lactose intolerance
• Pregnancy
• Competitive sports
• Lactation
• Alcohol
• Drug dependency