Effects of Plant Based Lipids on Glucose Regulation and Cognitive Variables

Evaluation of Potentially Bioactive Foods With Respect to Cardiometabolic- and Cognitive Test Variables

The overall goal is to increase the knowledge that can be used for the development of food products with anti-diabetic properties, with the purpose to facilitate healthier food choices for people. More specifically the primary purpose of this project is to evaluate effects in healthy humans on acute postprandial glucose regulation of plant based lipids. Due to the tight connection between cardiometabolic health and cognitive functions, a secondary issue is to investigate effects of test foods on cognitive test variables and mood parameters.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Apparently healthy subjects
• Between 20 and 40 years old
• Body mass index between 19-28 kg / m2),
• Consuming a non-vegetarian diet generally in line with the Nordic nutrition recommendations.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fasting blood glucose concentration >6.1 mmol/L
• Known metabolic or gastrointestinal disorder (eg diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS), or other disease that may affect the study results.
• Regular medication, except for long-term and stable medication for the lack or reduced production of thyroid hormone (eg Levaxin).
• Antibiotics or probiotics for at least four weeks before the start of the study,
• The use of tobacco products