Sugar rush: scientists scan brains to uncover sweet secrets
NCT ID NCT06015490
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This small pilot study looked at how table sugar and its parts (glucose and fructose) affect brain activity and food preferences in 7 healthy adults. Participants drank flavored sugar beverages and had their metabolism and brain scans measured. The goal was to see if these methods work for future research on sugar's effects.
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
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