The Addition of Xanthan Gum to Enteral Nutrition Suppresses Postprandial Glycemia in Humans

J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2018;64(4):284-286. doi: 10.3177/jnsv.64.284.

Abstract

The semi-solidified nutrition supplemented with soluble dietary fiber, xanthan gum (XG), inhibited postprandial glycemia in rats. The purpose of the present study is to examine whether XG exerts the same effects in humans. Subjects fasted for 12 h and then ingested the enteral nutrient, Meibalance with or without XG at 9 AM. Blood glucose levels were measured 0, 20, 40, 60, and 120 min after its ingestion. Postprandial blood glucose levels were lower in the XG group than in the control group. At 20 min, postprandial blood glucose levels were significantly lower in the XG group (84±5.3 mg/dL) than in the control group (107±7.8 mg/dL) (p<0.05). A significant difference was also observed in ΔAUC between the two groups. These results demonstrate that XG exerts inhibitory effects on glucose excursion in humans.

Keywords: blood glucose; dietary fiber; semi-solid nutrient; xanthan gum.

Publication types

  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Glucose / analysis
  • Enteral Nutrition / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Food Additives / administration & dosage
  • Food Additives / chemistry
  • Food Additives / therapeutic use*
  • Food, Formulated / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / blood
  • Hyperglycemia / prevention & control*
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / chemistry
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Polysaccharides, Bacterial / administration & dosage
  • Polysaccharides, Bacterial / chemistry
  • Polysaccharides, Bacterial / therapeutic use*
  • Postprandial Period
  • Prebiotics* / administration & dosage
  • Solubility
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Food Additives
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Polysaccharides, Bacterial
  • Prebiotics
  • xanthan gum