Tag: energy intake

Effects of 15-d Repeated Consumption of Hoodia gordonii Purified Extract on Safety, Ad Libitum Energy Intake, and Body Weight in Healthy, Overweight Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This 15-day randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of Hoodia gordonii purified extract (HgPE) in 49 healthy overweight women. Participants consumed 2 servings per day of 1110 mg HgPE or placebo in a yogurt drink. The HgPE group experienced adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, and skin

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The Role of Sweet Taste in Satiation and Satiety

This 2014 review explores the influence of sweet taste perception on satiation (meal termination) and satiety (post-meal fullness), highlighting the roles of sweet taste receptors in both the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. The study discusses how these receptors, when activated by sugars or high-intensity sweeteners, can affect appetite-regulating hormones

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