Effects of Dietary Ingredients on Vascular Function

Inclusion criteria

• Males or females confirmed with IGT;
• Age ≥ 35 and ≤ 65 year at screening;
• Body Mass Index (BMI) > 25 and <40 kg/m2;
• Reported intense sporting activities ≤ 10h/w;
• Reported alcohol consumption ≤ 14 units/week (female volunteers) or ≤ 21 units/week (male volunteers)
• Currently not smoking and being a non-smoker for at least six months

Exclusion criteria

• Any medical condition or use of over-the-counter and prescribed medication which might affect study measurement (judged by the study physician);
• No reported participation in another nutritional or biomedical trial 3 months before screening;
• Reported weight loss or gain of 10% or more during a period of 6 months prior to screening;
• Anti-hyperglycemic drug or other medication which interferes with study measurements;
• No blood donation 1 month prior to screening;
• Reported allergy or intolerance to test products or other food products provided during the study;