Acute Effects of Cookies Containing 2.5 g Spirulina on Postprandial Glycemic and Insulin Responses

Acute Effects of Cookies Containing 2.5 g Spirulina on Postprandial Glycemic and Insulin Responses: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Healthy Humans

This study investigated the effects of cookies containing 2.5 g Spirulina on postprandial glycemic and insulin responses.

This study examined the short-term effects of cookies containing 0 and 2.5 g Spirulina on postprandial glycemic and insulin responses, arterial blood pressure and subjective appetite

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• non-smoking
• men and women
• body mass index between 18 and 24.9 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe chronic disease (e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, kidney or liver conditions, endrocrine conditions)
• gastrointestinal diseases
• pregnancy
• lactation
• competitive sports
• alcohol abuse
• drug dependency