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Delayed gastric emptying rate may explain improved glycaemia in healthy subjects to a starchy meal with added vinegar

Liljeberg, H, Björck, I·1998·European Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Abstract

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the possible influence of acetic acid (administered as vinegar) on the postprandial glucose and insulin responses, and the potential involvement of a modified gastric emptying rate was studied by use of paracetamol as a marker. Design The white bread reference meal as well as the corresponding meal supplemented with vinegar had the same content of starch, protein and fat. The meals were served in the morning after an over-night fast and in random order. Capillary blood samples for analysis of glucose, insulin and paracetamol were collected postprandially. Setting The study was performed at the Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry, Lund University, Sweden. Subjects Ten healthy volunteers, seven women and three men, aged 22-51 y, with normal body mass indices were recruited. Results The presence of acetic acid, given as vinegar, significantly reduced the postprandial glucose (GI=64) and insulin responses (II=65) to a starchy meal. As judged from lowered paracetamol levels after the test meal with vinegar, the mechanism is probably a delayed gastric emptying rate. Conclusions Fermented foods or food products with added organic acids should preferably be included in the diet in order to reduce glycaemia and insulin demand.

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Authors
Liljeberg, H., & Björck, I.
Affiliations
Lund University (SE)
Venue
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Published
1998-05-01
Volume
52
Issue
5
Pages
368-371
ISSN
  • 0954-3007 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-5640
OpenAlex
W1964288298
Cited by
282
References
0
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2.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (publishedVersion)
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food composition and properties
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
Keywords
vinegar, acetic acid, gastric emptying, postprandial blood glucose, insulin response, glycemic index, insulin index, white bread, fermented foods, organic acids, glycemic control
MeSH terms
Acetaminophen, Adult, Blood Glucose, Diet, Female, Gastric Emptying, Humans, Insulin, Male, Middle Aged, Starch, Acetic Acid

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