Does breakfast type affect thinking in early or late risers?
This study tests how the glycemic index (how fast a food raises blood sugar) of breakfast affects memory and focus. It compares people who naturally wake early versus late, to see if the ideal breakfast depends on your body clock.
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Who can take part
- You must have already participated in the GlyCoBrain observational study.
- You are either a very early riser or a very late riser (the earliest and latest sleep times in the study).
- You are willing to eat a standard dinner the night before each test day.
- You are willing to avoid smoking or cannabis during the intervention days.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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