Sweet sucrose -flavored drinks have long been popular with millions of people around the world. However, doctors and scientists do not tire of reminding of their harm to health. A new study has confirmed another dangerous side of using such drinks - a negative impact on metabolism.
Keck medical school specialists conducted an experiment with the participation of 69 young people aged 18 to 35. The participants received drinks containing either glucose or sucrose. Doctors took blood samples 10, 35 and 120 minutes after consumption of drinks to trace hormonal changes.
The results showed that when consuming sucrose drinks, the body produced fewer hormones that suppress hunger, compared to drinks containing the same amount of glucose. Reducing these hormones complicates the process of determining satiety, which can lead to constant overeating and, as a consequence, obesity.
Researchers also noted that individual factors, such as gender and body weight, affect hormonal reactions to different types of sugars.
Caitlin Page, Associate Professor and one of the authors of the study specializing in diabetes and baby obesity emphasized: "These data emphasize the importance of controlling the consumption of sweet carbonated beverages, since excess sucrose can lead to metabolic disorders that contribute to the development of serious diseases."
Thus, scientists once again pay attention to the need for moderation in the use of sweet drinks and the advantage of healthier alternatives.
