Do heavier people handle thirst better? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT01224704
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at how lean and obese people differ in their sense of thirst and how their bodies handle water. Researchers had 75 healthy men stay in the hospital for 13 days and undergo tests like going without water for 24 hours. The goal was to understand if body fat changes thirst perception and water balance, not to treat or cure obesity.
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85014, United States
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