Effects of Plant-based Polar Lipids on Acute and Second Meal Glucose Tolerance and Appetite Sensations

Effects of Oat and Oat Components on Cardiometabolic- and Cognitive Test Variables

The overall goal of the project is to increase knowledge which 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 is to evaluate effects on cardiometabolic test markers of bioactive compounds in healthy humans. Previously the investigators reported beneficial effects of oat polar lipids on cardiometabolic risk markers. In this study the effects previously observed will be compared with cardiometabolic effects of another plant based lipid.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Apparently healthy men and women
• non-smokers
• between 20-40 years of age
• BMI between 18,5-30 kg/m2
• No known metabolic disorders or food allergies.
• The test subjects should follow a normal diet in accordance with the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fasting blood glucose ≥6.1 mmol/L
• Use of antibiotics or probiotics in the last three months or during the study period.
• Smoking
• Blood donation during the last two months and during the study.
• Food allergies or food intolerances
• CVD
• Metabolic diseases
• Inflammatory bowel diseases.