Metabolic Effects of Nopal in Healthy Humans
Metabolic Effects of Nopal in Healthy Humans
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.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:

 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.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 Fasting blood glucose >6.1 mmol/L. Metabolic diseases or conditions. Food allergies or
 gastro- intestinal conditions. Consumption of probiotics, antibiotics or other drugs..