Can a drink trick your appetite hormones? small study investigates

NCT ID NCT06966570

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed pilot study looked at how two different beverages—one with mixed nutrients and one with a single nutrient—affect appetite hormones and hunger ratings in 12 healthy adults aged 20 to 50. Participants drank each beverage on separate days, and researchers measured hormone levels and appetite scores. The goal was to understand the body's short-term response to different drink compositions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Mixed-macronutrient beverage and single-macronutrient beverage

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help researchers understand how different types of drinks affect hunger and fullness hormones, potentially guiding future appetite-control products.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 12 healthy adults, so results may not apply to the general population. It does not test weight loss or long-term effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biofortis Clinical Research

    Addison, Illinois, 60101, United States