Determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Healthy Adults

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorRehman Medical Institute - RMI

About this trial

This study aims to evaluate and compare the glycemic load (GL) and glycemic index (GI) of different types of watermelons commonly available in the market. Using glucose as the reference standard, the study will measure the blood glucose response following consumption of each watermelon type in healthy adult participants.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Healthy adults (BMI 18.5-24.9kg/m2.

No history of diabetes or metabolic disorders.

Not taking any medication affecting glucose metabolism.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Water melon (sugar baby)
  • watermelon (Charleston gray)
  • watermelon (Crimson sweet)

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators