Wheat Germ Supplementation Will Improve Markers of Gut Health, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance in Overweight Adults
Overweight, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Overweight focused on measuring wheat germ, overweight, gut microbiome, inflammation, insulin resistance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Healthy overweight (body mass index, BMI, between 25.0 - 30 kg/m2) 18-45 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
diagnosed diabetes, heart disease, and cancer tobacco use excessive alcohol use taking mega-doses of antioxidant/vitamin supplements or medications that could interfere with study endpoints such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and glucose-lowering medications major surgery occurring within 6 months pregnant or lactating previous high intake of wheat germ or sensitivity to gluten and wheat products.
Sites / Locations
- Nutritional Sciences Department, Oklahoma State University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Wheat germ
Control
Wheat germ energy balls containing 30 g of wheat germ, peanut butter, and honey to form 2 energy balls that is approximately 200 kcal. Two energy balls will be consumed daily for 30 days.
Control energy ball containing 30 g of cornmeal, peanut butter, and honey to form 2 energy balls that is approximately 200 kcal. Two energy balls will be consumed daily for 30 days.