14
Participants
Start Date
October 31, 2006
Primary Completion Date
January 31, 2007
Study Completion Date
May 31, 2007
Placebo comparator: 0% pentose
14 healthy subjects participated in a randomized double-blinded cross-over study based on four single tests. Sucrose containing drinks were supplemented with two different doses of D-xylose and in addition one dose of L-arabinose was included for comparison with earlier studies. Blood was collected fasting and for 3-h postprandially. Appetite sensations and energy intake were registered. Gastrointestinal symptoms were monitored for 24 hours
Active comparator: 4% D-xylose
Active comparator: 8% D-xylose
Active comparator: 8% L-arabinose
Institute of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg
Danisco
INDUSTRY
University of Copenhagen
OTHER