Overview

The Effects of L-arabinose on Intestinal Sucrase Activity in Man

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-01-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
Male
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of L-arabinose in a sugar-rich meal on intestinal sucrase activity in healthy volunteers by measuring postprandial blood glucose and insulin, and selected intestinal hormonal responses to increasing doses of L-arabinose.
Phase:
Phase 1
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Collaborator:
Danisco
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- healthy males

- BMI between 18.4-25 kg/m2

- age between 18 and 30

Exclusion Criteria:

- donation of blood 3 months before or during the study

- gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic infectious
disease (HIV or hepatitis)

- smoking

- consumption of more than 21 alcoholic drinks/week

- elite athletes

- on medication