OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the safety of oxidized-raffinose cross-linked human hemoglobin, Hemolink, in normal healthy volunteers.
METHODS
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.
METHODS
Clinical research facility of a contract research organization.
METHODS
Forty-two healthy adult male
OBJECTIVE
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,