EC Nutrition

This study aims to compare the glycemic response, as well as gut hormonal panel post consumption of a Cannellini Bean Protein beverage and capsules when compared to a control reference food. Area under the curve (AUC) results were analyzed by a one-way ANOVA. The postprandial glucose responses from four panelists were calculated by the incremental AUC. The means of the AUC values for Cannellini Bean Protein beverage resulted in 1635 ± 174 and resulted significantly different (< 0.0001) when compared to its reference (glucose beverage) of 2436 ± 225. Insulin values as well as the response for capsules treatment did not result in a statistically significant difference. In conclusion, glycemic response to ingestion of the starch from white bread remains as the standard food used as control. Bean protein beverages result in a beneficial blood glucose response. However, additional subjects are needed to verify these preliminary data and assess the glucose-insulin relationship and food intake data.

 Keywords: Cannellini Bean Protein; Human Postprandial Glucose; Insulin; Mellitas Health and Foods; Area Under the Curve (AUC); Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

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