The Effect of the Temperature of Plain or Sweetened Water on Body Composition in Rats

Conclusion: Cold plain water decreased body fat and increased lean body mass with no effect on total body weight. Sucrose-sweetened water had a better impact on body composition irrespective of the temperature of the beverage. The beneficial effects are mainly due to increased energy expenditure rather than variations in energy intake. Thus, the energy cost of warming the water seems to have been derived from an increase in fat oxidation.Ann Nutr Metab

Source: Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism - March 29, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research