Assessing the effects of purple corn and yacon on gut microbiota composition and glucose metabolism of healthy individuals.
Aim
The purpose of this study is to understand potential benefits of consuming foods prepared from Peruvian crops like purple corn and yacon, on gut and metabolic health.
What is involved?
You will receive the purple corn and yacon rich beverage and Control beverage (in powder form) to be consumed 3times/day for 5 days each, while wearing a portable glucose monitor for two weeks and complete food diaries.
This study will involve four short visits to the Rowett Institute to drop off sample drop off samples.
You can take part in this study if:
You are between 18-70 years old, with BMI: 18-35 kg/m2.
You are healthy
Don’t have any food allergies.
Consume an omnivore diet (including fish and/or meat)
Further information
You will find full details in the Purple Food Study Participant Information Sheet