Sugar vs. sweetener showdown: which one spikes your blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT07194772

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how drinking beverages with natural fruit juice, refined sugar, or a low-calorie sweetener (sucralose) for three weeks affects blood sugar control in healthy adults. Researchers measured blood sugar and insulin levels after a glucose drink, and also checked gut bacteria and signs of inflammation. The goal was to understand how different sweeteners impact the body under real-world conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Behavioural and Metabolic Research Unit, School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5S9, Canada

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