Sugar science: could changing your sports drink boost performance?

NCT ID NCT07360249

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This small pilot study aims to see how changing the balance of glucose and fructose in a drink affects how the body uses those sugars for energy during exercise. Ten endurance athletes will exercise for three hours while researchers measure their energy use. The results will help design a larger, more definitive study.

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  • University of Bath

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    Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

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