Encapsulated Flavour Effects on Satiety

A randomized, cross-over and double-blind pilot study with 3 study arms is being performed to evaluate the satiating properties of the encapsulated flavours in different gummies in a group of healthy overweight subjects.

The investigators included 12 participants (6 men and 6 women) between 18 and 55 years (BMI ≥25 and <30 kg / m2). All volunteers will be randomized into 3 study groups, and participants will receive the 3 different study products in order during the 3 experimental phases.

Inclusion criteria

• Men and women from 18 to 65 years old.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥25 and <30 kg/m2.
• Adequate cultural level and understanding for the clinical trial.
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Subjects with BMI ≥30 or <25 kg /m2
• Subjects diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus.
• Subjects with dyslipidemia on pharmacological treatment
• Subjects with hypertension on pharmacological treatment
• Subjects with established diagnosis of eating disorder
• Smokers or those subjects with high alcohol consumption (> 2-3 servings/day in men and> 1 serving/day in women (1 serving = 1 glass of wine or 1 bottle of beer)
• Subjects under pharmacological treatment (except oral contraceptives)
• Subjects with large weight fluctuations of more than 4 kg or who have undergone in six months a weight loss diet
• Subjects with sensory problems
• Subjects with gastrointestinal diseases that affect the digestion or absorption of nutrients
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Women with menstrual irregularities (absence of menstrual cycle at least 2 months)
• Subjects with intense physical activity.
• Subjects with food allergies to meals included in breakfast, study product or lunch or that reject their consumption
• Subjects with a diagnosis of celiac disease or a gluten intolerance