Drink up? study tests if water intake changes how your body burns fuel
NCT ID NCT07298863
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how being well-hydrated or dehydrated affects the way your body uses fat and carbohydrates for energy, both at rest and during light to moderate cycling. Researchers will track 74 healthy adults, including women with normal menstrual cycles, to see if hydration status influences metabolic flexibility—a key factor linked to type 2 diabetes. Participants will follow specific hydration plans and perform exercise tests to measure fuel use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain how drinking enough water affects the body's ability to switch between burning fat and carbs, which may relate to diabetes risk.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 74 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It looks at short-term effects, not long-term health outcomes.
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Gatorade Sports Science Institute
RECRUITINGValhalla, New York, 10595, United States
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