Sugar showdown: which sweetener wreaks havoc on your gut?
NCT ID NCT06799715
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study gives 20 healthy adults drinks containing sucrose (table sugar), glucose, fructose, or plain water, then measures how their bodies respond. Researchers track gut hormones, blood sugar, digestion speed, and other health markers. The goal is to understand the unique effects of each sugar, which could inform future nutrition guidelines.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sucrose, glucose, fructose, and water
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain how different sugars impact appetite, blood sugar, and digestion, guiding better dietary advice.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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St. Claraspital
Basel, 4002, Switzerland