Effect of avocado honey on anthropometric and biochemical parameters in healthy subjects: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Open Access
- 16 June 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in CyTA - Journal of Food
- Vol. 20 (1), 78-85
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2022.2085329
Abstract
The monofloral avocado honey (AH), characterized by its dark amber color, contains a higher level of bioactive compounds than the multi-floral honey; these characteristics qualify it as a possible sweetener alternative for domestic use. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to assess the effect of the consumption of avocado honey (25 g/day) on anthropometric and biochemical parameters in healthy subjects for 4-weeks. Thirteen healthy subjects (control group: n = 7 or honey group n: 6) aged 25–50 years, with BMI (body mass index): <25 kg/m2 completed the study (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04572607). There was no significant difference in BMI and body fat percentage. Likewise, no effects on fasting blood glucose (FBG), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were detected. These data suggest that AH might be as effective as a functional food or natural sweeter without negatively influencing anthropometric and biochemical parameters.Keywords
Funding Information
- Programa para el Desarrollo Profesional Docente para el Tipo Superior (UANL-PTC-1026)
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