Brown fat: the hidden nutrient buffer?

NCT ID NCT06078345

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at whether brown fat helps the body handle nutrients from food better. Researchers compared 30 volunteers with and without active brown fat, giving them separate meals of protein, fat, and carbs. They measured blood sugar, fats, and energy use to see how brown fat acts as a nutrient buffer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Basel, Dept. of Endocrinology

    Basel, Switzerland

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