Low-Dose Galactose Effects on Blood Sugar
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a small amount of galactose (a natural sugar) affects how your body controls blood sugar levels. Researchers want to understand how your body processes this sugar and whether it could have health benefits.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Normal fasting blood sugar (below 6.1 mmol/L, meaning no diabetes or prediabetes)
- Healthy weight range (BMI 18.5–30 kg/m²)
- Stable weight for the past 3 months (no gain or loss of more than 5%)
- Not pregnant, nursing, or on a ketogenic diet
- No digestive disorders, galactose/fructose metabolism problems, or food allergies/intolerances
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