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The purpose o f this study was to investigate the biological effects of saccharin ingestion on serum FFA and blood glucose levels in rats. Analysis of the data revealed a statistically significant effect on serum FFA levels, but not on blood glucose levels. The results also indicate that the effect is influenced by previous experience and the degree of water deprivation.
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Supported by a research grant awarded to N. R. Remley by the Texas Christian University Research Foundation (Grant No. FR-07106-01 BMPS 6892).
Walker, D. W., & Remley, N. R. The relationships among percentage body weight loss, circulating free fatty acids, and consummatory behavior in rats, in preparation.
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Remley, N.R., Harrell, E.H. Biological effects of saccharin ingestion in rats: A preliminary report. Psychon. Sci. 17, 295–297 (1969). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03336539
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