Effect of Baobab Fruit on Postprandial Glycaemia in Healthy Adults

After overnight fasting, blood glucose level was assessed through a capillary drop blood, immediately before Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (t0). The intervention group ingested glucose solution followed by 250 ml of baobab aqueous extract (33.33 g FW). Blood glucose level was also measured at 30 (t30), 60 (t60), 90 (t90) and 120 (t120) minutes immediately after intervention, for each participant, in control and intervention groups. Glucometer equipment, strips for glucose meters (One Touch Select Plus) and sterilized lancets (Sarstedt normal 21G) were used to measure blood glucose concentrations, taking due care of safety and asepsis.

After overnight fasting, blood glucose level was assessed through a capillary drop blood, immediately before Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (t0). The control group participants ingested glucose solution alone (OGTT) prepared with 75 g of anhydrous oral glucose as prescribed by the ADA, dissolved in 200 ml of water. Blood glucose level was also measured at 30 (t30), 60 (t60), 90 (t90) and 120 (t120) minutes immediately after intervention, for each participant, in control and intervention groups. Glucometer equipment, strips for glucose meters (One Touch Select Plus) and sterilized lancets (Sarstedt normal 21G) were used to measure blood glucose concentrations, taking due care of safety and asepsis.