Dextrins may increase circulating GLP-1 concentrations and satiety in adults with limited evidence certainty
Specific dietary fibers may support GLP-1 levels in adults
This scoping review of 52 studies involving 1,085 participants examined the effects of specific dietary fibers on GLP-1 levels and satiety. …
Certain types of dietary fiber, like dextrins, show promise in increasing GLP-1 levels and helping people feel full.
Caffeine shows no ergogenic effect on sport-specific or physical performance in female volleyball players
Caffeine does not improve performance for female volleyball players
This systematic review and three-level meta-analysis of 66 female volleyball players found no clear evidence that acute caffeine supplementa…
New data shows that taking caffeine before a game does not improve jumping, power, or spiking for female volleyball players.
Plant-based dietary patterns reduce C-reactive protein concentration by 1.13 mg/L compared to omnivorous diets
Plant-based diets may lower inflammation marker CRP
This meta-analysis of 7 clinical trials involving 541 participants found that plant-based dietary patterns (PBDPs) significantly lower C-rea…
A review of 7 trials finds plant-based diets linked to lower CRP, a key inflammation marker.
Mediterranean-based diets may offer superior efficacy over traditional dietary advice for irritable bowel syndrome
Specific Dietary Changes May Help Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 939 patients evaluates four dietary interventions for IBS, including low FODMAP and Mediterranea…
New analysis of dietary plans for IBS shows that while many diets work, some may offer better long-term management than traditional advice.
Gut microbiota may influence metabolic response to GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity and type 2 diabetes
Gut bacteria may influence how people respond to weight loss drugs
This narrative review explores how gut microbial communities and metabolite profiles potentially determine patient responses to GLP-1 recept…
New research suggests that the unique makeup of your gut bacteria could play a role in how well you respond to GLP-1 medications.
Citrus bergamia nutraceuticals significantly reduce body weight and BMI in patients with obesity
Citrus bergamia supplements linked to weight loss in review
This meta-analysis of 11 RCTs indicates that nutraceuticals containing Citrus bergamia are associated with significant reductions in body we…
A review of 11 trials found that supplements with Citrus bergamia helped reduce weight, BMI, and waist size.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy produce distinct and durable post-operative hormonal profiles
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Shows Distinct Hormonal Changes Than Sleeve Surgery
This dose-response meta-analysis of 59 studies synthesized the magnitude and durability of hormonal changes following RYGB and SG. The analy…
New analysis shows that gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy create different hormone changes to help manage weight after bariatric surgery…
Preoperative carbohydrate loading improves pediatric anesthesia cooperation and reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting
Carbohydrate drinks may help children stay calm during surgery
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates the impact of preoperative carbohydrate loading (PCL) on pediatric patients. Th…
A special carbohydrate drink before surgery can help children stay calmer and experience less nausea after their procedures.
Pitaya by-products show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and hypoglycemic potential in systematic review
Pitaya By-products Show Potential for Managing Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
This systematic review of pitaya (Selenicereus spp.) by-products finds they are rich in bioactive compounds and exhibit antioxidant, anti-in…
Discarded parts of the pitaya fruit, like seeds and peels, contain compounds that may help manage high blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Probiotic strains CBA-L74 and SS-K12 significantly reduce acute otitis media incidence in children
Specific probiotic strains may lower risk of ear infections in children
This network meta-analysis of 18 RCTs involving 4,462 children found that probiotic strains CBA-L74 (OR 0.27) and SS-K12 (OR 0.44) significa…
New research identifies specific probiotic strains that could help prevent middle ear infections and reduce antibiotic use in children.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome and hyperglycemia
Childhood Trauma Linked to Higher Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 eligible papers found that individuals with at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) h…
Early childhood trauma is linked to higher risks of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and other components of metabolic syndrome in adu…
Sugar sweetened beverages and orange juice are associated with increased risk of several cancer types
Sugar sweetened drinks may increase risk of several cancer types
This meta-analysis of 51 cohort studies evaluates the link between sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs)…
New research suggests a link between sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of certain cancers, including pancreatic and colorectal…