Impact of Consumption of Cowpea Leaves on Blood Glucose

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Intake of foods high in carbohydrates causes a spike in glucose in the blood. Repeated high blood glucose spikes are associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Polyphenols, which are abundant in vegetables, may influence how the body utilises carbohydrates. Cowpea, also referred to as black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) leaves, contain polyphenols and fibre that can help regulate blood glucose. The study will be an acute, single-blind, randomised control trial with a cross-over design involving healthy black participants aged ≥18 years. This clinical trial aims to investigate if consuming cowpea leaves can reduce blood glucose spikes after consuming a meal high in carbohydrates. Participants will be randomised to consume either bread with jam containing freeze-dried cowpea leaves (active intervention) or jam without any freeze-dried powder (control group). Blood glucose will be monitored before the intervention and every 15 minutes after the intervention using a continuous glucose monitor.

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Blood Glucose

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05750316
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Reading
Contact	Charlotte E Mills, PhD
Phone	01183787108
Email	c.e.mills@reading.ac.uk
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	March 1, 2023
Completion date	July 30, 2023

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