The goal if this study is to determine how oral lactate ingestion affects markers of appetite regulation. Researchers will compare oral lactate ingestion to a sodium chloride placebo. Participants will consume the lactate or placebo solution and then have blood samples and assessments of appetite over the course of 90 min. Free-living energy intake will be measured for 3 days surrounding each experimental session.
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Blood Lactate
Timeframe: Pre-ingestion, 30 minutes following ingestion, 45 minutes following ingestion, 60 minutes following ingestion, and 90minutes following ingestion.
Acylated ghrelin
Timeframe: Pre-ingestion, 30 minutes following ingestion, 45 minutes following ingestion, 60 minutes following ingestion, and 90minutes following ingestion.
Total ghrelin
Timeframe: Pre-ingestion, 30 minutes following ingestion, 45 minutes following ingestion, 60 minutes following ingestion, and 90minutes following ingestion.