Assessment the effect of the combination of macro nutrients on blood glucose levels in healthy subjects

Clinical studies have shown that the consumption of macro nutrients, especially dietary proteins, with carbohydrates positively affects plasma insulin concentrations and postprandial blood glucose in healthy individuals. For this reason, it was aimed to determine of the blood glucose level the effects of jam and eggs contained with jam. In the study Haliç University included 10 female and 10 male individuals who aged between 18 and 65, Body Mass Index of 20-25 kg / m2, no accompanying chronic disease, and no smoking. Baseline metabolism rates of participants were calculated and healthy nutrition programs including 55-60% carbohydrate, 12-15% protein and 25-30% fat were established considering physical activity levels. Individuals were fed jam (40 g) and jam (40 g) + egg (50 g) on a minimum of 8 h fasting to determine fasting blood glucose levels of the foods. Blood glucose levels were measured from the fingertip for 3 days at 30 min, 60 min and 120 min periods before and after the test food was administered and the mean of 3 days was used in the analysis. During the period when the test food was given, compliance with the individual nutrition programs was monitored. As a result of the research; blood glucose value after 60 minutes from when the jam value was found to be significantly higher than the was given to the jam + egg after 60 minutes(p:0,006<.05). However, there was no significant difference in blood glucose values between the 30th minute and 120th minutes after jam given and between the 30th minute and 120th minutes after jam + egg was given(p>.0,05). As the protein-containing diet has been found to have a positive effect on the glycemic response in healthy individuals, it has been concluded that it is important to plan new investigations within the context of factors that may reduce the risk of an increase in blood glucose level. Key Words: Macro nutrients, blood glucose, healthy individuals