Participants for the SURE BloG Study

The University of Aberdeen

We are looking for volunteers to study whether replacing sugar with a prebiotic in a drink can reduce blood glucose levels. We are looking for: Healthy men and women aged 18-65 years; Those with BMI 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2; Those who are non-smoking; Those who are not currently following a vegan diet.

Participants for the SURE BloG Study

The University of Aberdeen

We are looking for volunteers to study whether replacing sugar with a prebiotic in a drink can reduce blood glucose levels. We are looking for: Healthy men and women aged 18-65 years; Those with BMI 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2; Those who are non-smoking; Those who are not currently following a vegan diet.

Cause:
Heath & Wellbeing
Location:
Aberdeen
Suitable for volunteers:
age 18 and over

About this opportunity

We are looking for volunteers to study whether replacing sugar with a prebiotic in a drink can reduce blood glucose levels.

We are looking for:

  • Healthy men and women aged 18-65 years
  • Those with BMI 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2
  • Those who are non-smoking
  • Those who are not currently following a vegan diet

What is involved?

  • Two study visits after fasting for 12 hours, scheduled at least one week apart
  • At each visit, consume one drink (100 mL) containing either sugar or a sweet, soluble fibre (OLIGOMATE®) dissolved in water
  • Provide two blood samples before consuming the drink and six samples after (up to 2 hours)
  • You will receive an allowance of £70 for your time and travel costs upon completion of the intervention.

Full information is available at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/rowett/volunteer/current-studies/sure-blog/

For more information and to apply please visit: Prof Karen Scott at email: k.scott@abdn.ac.uk / tel.: 01224 438730 or Dr Moomin Aliu at email: aliu.moomin@abdn.ac.uk or tel.: 01224 438771

Location

The Rowett Institute (University Medical Campus) Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD

Get in touch to find out more

Prof Karen Scott / Dr Moomin Aliu
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

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