Pepsico Global R&d

This study tested whether tagatose, a low-calorie sweetener, can improve blood sugar response and increase beneficial gut bacteria in healthy adults with slightly elevated blood sugar or insulin levels. Participants took tagatose or a placebo (sugar) for four weeks each. The goal…

This study looked at how hydration levels change in PepsiCo manufacturing and warehouse workers over a typical work week. Thirty healthy employees provided urine and sweat samples before, during, and after their shifts. The goal was to understand dehydration risks in physically d…

This study looked at how four types of instant maize porridge affect feelings of fullness and appetite. Fifty healthy adults aged 18-35 with normal weight took part. They ate the porridges after fasting overnight, and researchers measured their hunger, fullness, and related hormo…

This study looked at how heart rate variability (HRV) — the time between heartbeats — relates to exercise performance and training load in everyday life. Researchers tracked 49 healthy adults who exercise 2-4 times a week using a Whoop wristband. The goal was to see if personaliz…

This study looked at how different corn products affect blood sugar levels in 29 healthy adults. Researchers compared three corn snacks with varying amounts of whole grain and refined corn to a sugar drink. The goal was to see if more whole grain leads to a lower blood sugar resp…

This study looked at whether drinking an electrolyte-carbohydrate beverage instead of water when breaking the fast during Ramadan changes how much people drink and how they feel. Sixty healthy Muslim adults aged 18-50 who were fasting for Ramadan took part. The goal was to see if…