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2012
The gargle effect: rinsing the mouth with glucose enhances self-control
Sanders MA, Shirk SD, Burgin CJ
Published in Psychological Science
Methodology
Randomized experiment comparing glucose versus artificially sweetened mouth rinse on a subsequent self-control task.
Key Findings
Merely rinsing with glucose restored self-control performance without ingestion.
Conclusions
Self-control decrements are not explained by consumed glucose calories.
Limitations
Single laboratory task; small effect literature.
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Study Details
Year:2012
Sample Size:51
Quality Score:6/10
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