Non-alcoholic, Fiber-enriched Beer and Its Effect on Blood Glucose Concentration

Non-alcoholic, Fiber-enriched Beer and Its Effect on Blood Glucose Concentration: A Scientific Study

This study examines how various non-alcoholic beverages affect blood sugar levels.

The beverages are a non-alcoholic, fiber-enriched beer, a conventional non-alcoholic beer, and a sugar solution. Participants drink one of these beverages on different days. Afterwards, a sensor on the upper arm is used to measure the sugar content in the body fluid under the skin over a period of two hours.

The aim is to find out how much blood sugar concentration rises after drinking. This will be used to check whether the non-alcoholic, fiber-enriched beer has a more favorable effect on sugar metabolism than conventional beverages. Participation is voluntary, and the data will be treated confidentially.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adults aged 18-60 years
• Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m²
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed diabetes
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Hormonal or other metabolic diseases
• Allergies or intolerances to beer ingredients
• Professional sports (>10 hours/week of intense exercise)
• Special diets (e.g., low-carb, intermittent fasting)
• Sleep disorders or inability to maintain regular sleep (e.g., shift work)
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Smoking
• Inability to speak German or English
• Problems with alcohol, drug, or medication abuse
• Inability to sign informed consent