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Tatiana Staudt1, Joseph M Fisher2, Ana Luisa S Alves3
1Universidade de Passo Fundo, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Envelhecimento Humano, São José, BR-285, 99052-900 Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias
|July 29, 2026
Summary
An Optimized Food Bar for Blood Alcohol Reduction (OFBAR) effectively lowered blood alcohol concentration by reducing alcohol absorption by approximately 30% compared to fasting. This convenient, low-calorie option offers nutritional benefits and satiety.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Nutritional Science
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a significant health concern, increasing mortality and comorbidities.
- Food intake before and during alcohol consumption can lower peak blood alcohol concentration.
- Strategies to mitigate acute alcohol intoxication are crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of an Optimized Food Bar for Blood Alcohol Reduction (OFBAR) in healthy individuals.
- To compare the effects of OFBAR on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) against fasting, a control meal, and a full meal.
- To assess participant satisfaction and satiety with the OFBAR intervention.
Main Methods:
- A four-way randomized crossover clinical trial involving twenty healthy participants.
- Four intervention conditions: fasting, OFBAR, control meal, and full meal, preceding standardized vodka consumption.
- Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measured via breathalyzer for 90 minutes, with analysis of relative bioavailability (AUC0-t).
Main Results:
- Both OFBAR and the control meal significantly reduced alcohol absorption by approximately 30% compared to fasting (AUC0-t).
- OFBAR demonstrated a favorable profile with fewer calories than the control meal, offering nutritional value and convenience.
- Participants reported satisfactory satiety and positive organoleptic attributes for OFBAR.
Conclusions:
- OFBAR is a viable and effective strategy for reducing alcohol absorption and peak blood alcohol concentration.
- OFBAR presents a convenient, nutritious, and lower-calorie alternative to traditional meals for mitigating alcohol's acute effects.
- Promoting interventions like OFBAR could help reduce risks associated with acute alcohol intoxication, such as accidents and health deterioration.
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