Brain scans reveal how sugar types influence cravings

NCT ID NCT06015490

Summary

This small pilot study aimed to understand how the body and brain respond to different types of sugar. Seven healthy adults drank beverages containing sucrose, glucose, or fructose multiple times. Researchers measured their metabolism, blood sugar, and brain activity using MRI scans to see if different sugars affect food cravings and preferences in unique ways.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States

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