Honey and nuts may beat sugar for blood sugar control

NCT ID NCT06107231

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

Summary

This study compares how honey versus table sugar, each paired with almonds, affects blood sugar levels, hunger, and fullness in 58 healthy premenopausal women. Participants will eat snacks containing honey or sugar with or without almonds, and their glucose will be tracked with a continuous monitor. The goal is to see if honey plus nuts offers extra benefits for blood sugar and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Honey
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that honey with nuts is a better snack choice for managing blood sugar and hunger than sugar with nuts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy women only, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects may be small or not meaningful for daily life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Personal Satisfaction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USDA, ARS, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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