Can a tonic drink tame blood sugar spikes? small study investigates

NCT ID NCT07030010

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Australian Catholic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested whether a commercially available tonic drink could lower blood sugar spikes after a high-carb breakfast in 20 overweight or obese adults aged 30-64. Participants ate the same meal with either the tonic or a placebo drink on different days, and researchers measured blood sugar and insulin levels for three hours. The goal was to see if the tonic could help manage post-meal glucose responses.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: multi-ingredient liquid tonic drink
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary aid to help manage blood sugar spikes after meals.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be too small to matter in real life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Australian Catholic University

Melbourne, Victoria, 3065, Australia

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