Postprandial Insulin Secretion and Appetite Regulation After Moderate Alcohol Consumption
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A body of epidemiologic studies show that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a protective effect against type 2 diabetes. The importance of both insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in the pathogenesis of glucose intolerance and diabetes type 2 is widely recognized. Clinical studies show improved insulin sensitivity after a period of alcohol consumption compared to abstention. However, postprandial insulin secretion and beta-cell function after a period of moderate alcohol consumption have scarcely been addressed in published literature.
When consumed as an aperitif or with a meal, alcohol is generally expected to stimulate appetite and food intake and thus might be a risk factor for over consumption and obesity. However the physiological mechanisms for this observed effect are not well understood. Furthermore, previous studies lacked a link between physiological parameters and subjective parameters of satiety.
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Detailed Description
Objective:
Primary objectives are to study the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on
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Postprandial insulin secretion and pancreatic beta-cell function
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Physiological and subjective parameters related to satiety and appetite
Secondary objectives are to study the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on
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Miscellaneous markers of glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity
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Kinetics of alcohol-induced increase of adiponectin
A tertiary objective is to study the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on
- Gene expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue in normal-weight pre menopausal women with normal fasting plasma glucose.
Study design: Randomized, partially controlled, open label, cross-over study with a one week wash-out preceding each treatment period
Study population: 24 apparently healthy pre menopausal Caucasian women with fasting blood glucose <6.1 mmol/L, aged 20 - 44 years at inclusion of the study, with a BMI of 19 - 25 kg/m2, who use oral contraceptives will participate in the study.
Intervention: Participants will drink daily a test substance for three weeks (2 cans of Amstel beer per day; 66 cL ~ 26 gram alcohol) followed by a reference substance (2 cans of Amstel alcohol-free beer per day; 66 cL < 0.5 gram of alcohol) for three weeks or vice versa. Both treatments are preceded by a one-week wash-out period in which no alcohol is consumed.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Pancreatic beta-cell function [3 weeks of treatment preceded by a 1-week wash-out]
- Satiety [3 weeks of treatment preceded by a 1-week wash-out]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Kinetics of adiponectin [3 weeks of treatment preceded by a 1-week wash-out]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Apparently Females between 20 - 44 years of age
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Using oral contraceptives for >3 months (only phase 1 or 2 oral contraceptives)
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Normal fasting glucose levels as indicated by venous fasting plasma glucose levels < 6.1 mmol/L
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Alcohol consumption more or equal then 5 and less than 22 glasses/week
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Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19 and 25 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
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Having the intention to become pregnant, to be pregnant or to lactate during the study
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Having a history of medical or surgical events that may significantly affect the study outcome including metabolic or endocrine disease, gastro-intestinal disorder, or eating behavior disorders such as anorexia/bulimia disorders
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Having a family history of alcoholism
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Smoking
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Reported use of any soft or hard drugs
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Reported unexplained weight loss or gain of > 3 kg in the month prior to the screening
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | TNO Quality of Life | Zeist | Utrecht | Netherlands | 3700AJ |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- TNO
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Henk FJ Hendriks, PhD, Hendriks HFJ
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- P7573
- Alcohol Research 21