Junk food diet alters hunger hormones in just 3 days

NCT ID NCT06518863

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) affects hunger-related hormones and thinking skills. Twenty adults ate only ultra-processed foods for 3 days and only unprocessed foods for another 3 days. Researchers measured hormones like ghrelin and tested mental function to see how diet impacts the body and brain.

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Locations

  • Oklahoma State University

    Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

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