Report Title
A Comparison of Acute Blood Glucose Response to 2% Lactaid Milk vs. 2% Regular Milk in a Non-Diabetic Population
Collective Title
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2025
Abstract
Rising rates of diabetes and prediabetes have increased interest in how common foods affect blood glucose. This randomized, triple-blinded controlled trial compared the acute glycemic response to 2% regular milk versus 2% Lactaid milk in non-diabetic adults. Fifty participants consumed 500 mL of either milk type after fasting, and blood glucose was measured at baseline, then at 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes post-consumption. Linear mixed model analysis showed no significant interaction by age or gender. However, borderline significant differences were observed at 15 minutes (p = 0.0524) and 30 minutes (p = 0.0740), with slightly faster and higher glucose rises in the Lactaid group. These findings suggest that hydrolyzed lactose (glucose and galactose) in Lactaid milk may accelerate glucose absorption. Although not statistically significant, the results may have implications for those managing blood glucose levels. Further studies using continuous glucose monitoring and varied populations could help refine dietary recommendations regarding milk consumption and glycemic control.
LLU Discipline
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
School
School of Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Liang Ji
Second Advisor
Lesley Ann Foster-Nicholas
Third Advisor
Cindy Kosch
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
2025
Date (Title Page)
2025
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Milk -- Physiological effect; Blood glucose monitoring; Diabetes -- Prevention; Nutrition -- Research
Type
Research Report
Page Count
Poster
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
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Recommended Citation
Kim, Alison; Vanyo, Brianna; Ji, Liang; Foster-Nicholas, Lesley Ann; and Kosch, Cindy, "A Comparison of Acute Blood Glucose Response to 2% Lactaid Milk vs. 2% Regular Milk in a Non-Diabetic Population" (2025). Loma Linda University Research Reports. 41.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/41
Collection
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Collection Website
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Repository
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