Food additives in ultra-processed foods impact gut microbiome and metabolic function in experimental models
Food additives in processed foods may impact gut health
This narrative review examines the biological effects of emulsifiers, non-nutritive sweeteners, preservatives, and synthetic colorants. Expe…
Common food additives like emulsifiers and sweeteners are linked to changes in gut health and inflammation, but their effects depend on your…
Ketogenic diet may improve insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, and glycemic control in patients with metabolic syndrome
Ketogenic Diet May Improve Outcomes for Metabolic Syndrome
This scoping review examines the impact of a ketogenic diet on clinical outcomes for individuals with metabolic syndrome. The findings sugge…
A ketogenic diet involving high fat and low carbs may improve weight, insulin sensitivity, and lipid profiles in people with metabolic syndr…
Bovine milk fortifiers non-inferior to human milk fortifiers for NEC and sepsis in pre-term newborns
Bovine Milk Fortifiers Show Similar Results to Human Milk
This meta-analysis of 3371 publications found that bovine milk-based fortifiers are non-inferior to human milk-based fortifiers for necrotiz…
A large review of research suggests that bovine milk based fortifiers are as safe and effective as human milk for newborns with specific con…
Alginate oligosaccharides function as potential modulators for sodium reduction in coated and fried food systems
New ways to reduce salt in fried and coated foods
This systematic review synthesizes peer-reviewed literature from 2005 to 2025 regarding the role of alginate-derived hydrocolloids in sodium…
Special fibers could help keep fried foods like chicken nuggets tasty even when the amount of salt is lowered.
Dietary management and hypoallergenic formulas impact micronutrient status and growth in children with cow's milk allergy
Dietary Management Impacts Growth and Nutrients in Cow's Milk Allergy
This mini review synthesizes evidence regarding nutritional outcomes in children with cow's milk allergy (CMA) managed with hypoallergenic f…
Children with cow's milk allergies may face specific nutrient gaps like Vitamin D and iron while managing their growth through specialized d…
Higher weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) correlates with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks
Higher Waist Measurements Linked to Increased Risk of Mortality
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 studies analyzed the relationship between weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and mortality. Th…
A large review suggests that a weight-adjusted waist measurement may be linked to higher risks of heart disease and all-cause mortality.
Functional sweet tea components may mitigate metabolic risks including hyperglycemia and liver disease
Sweet Tea Components Show Potential to Manage Metabolic Health Issues
This systematic review identifies 22 functional sweet tea plants and 27 components that potentially impact glycolipid metabolism, anti-infla…
Natural sweet tea plants may offer ways to manage blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure through various internal health pathways.
In vitro models require improved motility and enzymatic activity to simulate infant intestinal digestion accurately
Better lab models needed for infant digestion studies
This literature review examines the challenges of simulating infant small intestinal digestion in vitro. The authors identify key requiremen…
Current lab models of infant digestion miss key real-world conditions, a new review finds.
Intermittent fasting combined with resistance training produces similar adaptations to resistance training alone
Intermittent fasting does not hinder muscle growth or strength
This exploratory multilevel meta-analysis of 303 participants found that intermittent fasting (IF) combined with resistance training (RT) re…
New data suggests that combining intermittent fasting with resistance training produces similar muscle gains and strength as traditional tra…
Whey protein may mitigate body weight loss and preserve fat-free mass after bariatric surgery
Whey Protein May Help Preserve Muscle After Bariatric Surgery
A meta-analysis of 267 patients found that whey protein supplementation after bariatric surgery may alleviate reductions in body weight and …
Whey protein may help patients maintain muscle mass and reduce fat after bariatric surgery, though more high-quality research is still neede…
Antioxidants improve oxidative stress and neuropsychiatric symptoms but not cognition in Alzheimer's
Antioxidants May Improve Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Patients
This meta-analysis of 23 RCTs with 10,537 participants found that antioxidants significantly improved urinary 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α (SMD 0…
While antioxidants do not improve memory scores, they may help manage neuropsychiatric symptoms and oxidative stress markers in people with …
Probiotic fermentation of herbal residues may enhance bioactive compounds and gut-liver axis for obesity
Fermented Herbal Residues May Help Manage Obesity Symptoms
This narrative review explores the use of probiotic-fermented herbal residues as a method to create anti-obesity preparations. The authors s…
New research explores how fermenting herbal byproducts can create high-value compounds to improve gut health and potentially manage obesity.