The Effects of L-arabinose on Intestinal Sucrase Activity in Man

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of L-arabinose in a sugar-rich meal on intestinal sucrase activity in healthy volunteers by measuring postprandial blood glucose and insulin, and selected intestinal hormonal responses to increasing doses of L-arabinose.

Timeline

Start

2005-09

Primary completion

2005-11

Completion

2006-01

Publications

• Krog-Mikkelsen I, Hels O, Tetens I, Holst JJ, Andersen JR, Bukhave K. The effects of L-arabinose on intestinal sucrase activity: dose-response studies in vitro and in humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Aug;94(2):472-8. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.014225. Epub 2011 Jun 15.

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