Scone study seeks to unlock Fiber's secret powers against blood sugar spikes
NCT ID NCT07420023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how adding different types and combinations of dietary fiber to scones affects blood sugar, feelings of fullness, and gut bacteria. Overweight but otherwise healthy adults will eat seven different fiber-enriched scones over several days. Researchers will track blood sugar continuously and measure fullness and gut bacteria changes. The goal is to learn how fibers interact in processed foods to improve health, which could lead to better food design for preventing type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dietary fiber (added to scones)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help food makers design processed foods that better control blood sugar and increase fullness, potentially reducing risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The fibers are tested in scones, a specific food, so findings might not translate to other foods.
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University College Cork
RECRUITINGCork, Ireland
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