Effect of Mulberry Leaf Extract on Glucose Response of a Test Meal

Effect of Mulberry Leaf Extract on Glucose Response of a Test Meal

The aim of this study is to test the effects of Mulberry leaf extract on glucose response of a standardized complete meal when taken just before or when mixed with the meal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female participants
• Healthy status (based on anamnesis)
• Age between 18 and 45 years
• BMI between 20 and 29.9 kg/m2
• Ability to understand and sign an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or lactating women
• Major medical/surgical event in the last 3 months potentially interfering with study procedures and assessments
• Known food allergy and intolerance to test product
• Medically known cutaneous hypersensitivity to adhesives and plasters
• Alcohol intake higher than 2 servings per day. A serving is 0.4 dl of strong alcohols, 1 dl of red or white wine, or 3 dl of beer.

Smokers

Volunteer who cannot be expected to comply with the protocol

Subject having a hierarchical link with the research team members.