Abstract | PURPOSE: Consumption of pulses is recommended to improve diet quality and decrease the risk of chronic disease. However, their constituent α- galactosides, including raffinose, are commonly thought to contribute to unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. METHODS: Using a random crossover design, healthy adults (n = 12) received control foods, control foods with 5 g raffinose, and foods with 200 g of canned chickpea (11 g fibre per day), each for three weeks following a 3-day diet rotation. Gastrointestinal symptoms (rating 0 = none to 3 = severe), compliance, and stool frequency were recorded daily. RESULTS: No change in daily stool frequency (mean ± SD) was found with chickpea (1.7 ± 0.3) or raffinose (1.7 ± 0.4) compared with control (1.5 ± 0.3). Reported flatulence (mean ± SD) was rated higher with chickpea (1.0 ± 0.2, P < 0.001) and raffinose (0.7 ± 0.2, P < 0.001) compared with control (0.4 ± 0.1). Although bloating was infrequent, ratings were higher with chickpea (0.2 ± 0.1, P < 0.001) and raffinose (0.3 ± 0.1, P < 0.001) compared with control (0.0). No differences were found for diarrhea or abdominal pain. CONCLUSIONS: As gastrointestinal symptoms were mild for most participants, canned chickpea may be a feasible way of increasing pulse intake and improving overall diet quality.
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Authors | Wendy J Dahl, Abdulah Hanifi, Gordon A Zello, Robert T Tyler |
Journal | Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research : a publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en dietetique : une publication des Dietetistes du Canada
(Can J Diet Pract Res)
Vol. 75
Issue 4
Pg. 218-21
(Dec 2014)
ISSN: 1486-3847 [Print] Canada |
PMID | 26067078
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Cicer
(adverse effects)
- Cross-Over Studies
- Dietary Fiber
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Flatulence
(etiology)
- Food, Preserved
(adverse effects)
- Functional Food
(adverse effects)
- Gastric Mucosa
(immunology, physiopathology)
- Gastroenteritis
(etiology, immunology, physiopathology)
- Gastrointestinal Tract
(immunology, physiopathology)
- Humans
- Male
- Patient Compliance
- Raffinose
(adverse effects)
- Seeds
(adverse effects)
- Severity of Illness Index
- Single-Blind Method
- Young Adult
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