Oral satiation and regulation of intake.
The satiating effect of maltose and glucose was tested following oral application. Results showed significant suppression of subsequent cereal intake for both. Based on this finding, oral satiation is proposed to be the first and perhaps the most important in a sequence of mechanisms for regulating nutrient intake. Sensory recognition based on chemical structure rather than special attributes such as calorie content is proposed as the basis for this mechanism. Lactose and sucrose, two other sugars important in human nutrition, may also function in a similar manner.
Poothullil
J M
JM
Brazosport Memorial Hospital, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, USA.
D000328:Adult; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D004435:Eating / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D008320:Maltose / Q000494:pharmacology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012528:Satiety Response / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*
D008320:Maltose; D005947:Glucose