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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 purpose of this study is to evaluate effects on metabolic test markers of Nopal (Opuntia) in healthy humans.
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The study include three visits at the research unit. At two of the visits the test subjects consume nopal in different doses. At one visit the subjects will consume a reference product. The intervention products are consumed at breakfast (at 8.00) and metabolic effects are investigated 3 hours postprandially. Consumption of the intervention products is separated by a one week washout period.
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Healthy men and women (non-smokers), BMI 18,5-30 kg/m2, and with no known metabolic disorders or food allergies will be recruited to the studies. The test subjects should consume a normal diet in accordance with the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations.
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Fasting blood glucose >6.1 mmol/L. Metabolic diseases or conditions. Food allergies or gastro- intestinal conditions. Consumption of probiotics, antibiotics or other drugs..
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21 participants in 3 patient groups
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