Sucralose, Stevia, Gut Microbiome and Glucose Metabolism
Impaired Glucose Tolerance

About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Generally health adult men and women aged 35-55 years old -
Exclusion Criteria:Adults will not be eligible who have chronic disease (cancer, CHD, diabetes, chronic kidney disease); pregnant or breast feeding; menopausal; has a history of bariatric surgery; taking prednisone/steroids, taking medication for PCOS, or take medications that influence blood glucose.
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Sites / Locations
- ECRC
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Sucralose
Stevia
Participants will be asked to consume 180 mg/day of sucralose (in the form of capsules which is equivalent to three 12-oz cans of diet soda) for 14 days. According to the FDA, a 150 lb. person may consume up to 340 mg/day of sucralose (or 5.5 12-oz cans of sucralose-sweetened diet soda).
Participants will be asked to consume 180 mg/day of stevia (in the form of capsules which is equivalent to three 12-oz cans of diet soda) for 14 days. According to the FDA, a 150 lb. person may consume up to 800 mg/day of stevia (or about 12 cans of stevia-sweetened diet soda).