WHNRC (Western Human Nutrition Research Center) Honey Study

Launched by USDA, WESTERN HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER · Oct 24, 2023

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The WHNRC Honey Study is a research trial that aims to compare the effects of two different snacks on blood sugar levels after eating. One snack contains honey and nuts, while the other has sugar and nuts. The researchers believe that the honey and nuts combination may help lower blood sugar after meals better than the sugar and nuts combination, while also helping participants feel full and reducing stress on the body.

To participate in this study, women must be pre-menopausal and willing to eat the snacks provided, which include honey, sugar, and tree nuts. Those with a body mass index that is too low or too high, allergies to tree nuts, certain medical conditions, or who are taking specific medications that influence blood sugar levels are not eligible. Participants can expect to eat the snacks and have their blood sugar levels monitored before and after snacking. This study is currently recruiting participants aged between 65 and 74, and it welcomes all genders.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women must be pre-menopausal
• • Willing to consume snacks that contain honey, table sugar, and tree nuts
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Body Mass Index (BMI) \<18.5 or \>40
• • Allergies to tree nuts
• • Current medical diagnoses of chronic diseases including cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, renal diseases, cancer, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease requiring medication, inflammatory or irritable bowel diseases, or those with recent major surgeries
• • No individuals who fall in to the vulnerable categories of adults including those unable to consent, pregnant women, children, or prisoners will be eligible for this study
• • Routinely taking medications known to affect glucose response.
• • Caffeine and alcohol use will not be excluded, but should be carefully reported by each subject.
• Regarding female candidates:
• • Post-menopausal
• • Women who have been pregnant or nursing within the last 6 months or plan to become pregnant during the trial will be ineligible