Meta-analysis reveals caffeine benefits for female athletes in intermittent sports regarding agility and vertical jump performance
Caffeine helps female athletes in intermittent sports improve agility and vertical jump
A systematic review of nine studies involving female athletes found that caffeine intake significantly improved agility and vertical jump. H…
A review of nine studies found that caffeine improved agility and vertical jump in female athletes doing intermittent sports, though sprint …
Narrative Review Explores Gut Microbiota in Precision Nutrition for Obesity
Precision nutrition targeting gut bacteria offers a new path for obesity care
This narrative review examines the role of gut microbiota in precision nutrition for obesity. It synthesizes evidence on bidirectional assoc…
This review explores how targeting gut bacteria with specific diets could help treat obesity, laying the groundwork for future clinical use.
Meta-analysis finds no mortality benefit from high-protein supplementation in critical illness
High-Protein Diets May Not Help Critically Ill Patients
This meta-analysis of 18 RCTs and 8 meta-analyses found no significant association between high-protein supplementation and overall mortalit…
Extra protein in the ICU doesn't lower death risk and might even be harmful over time.
Narrative review examines fermentation effects on non-celiac gluten sensitivity and IBS components
Bread fermentation might help sensitive guts, but proof is still missing
This narrative review evaluates fermentation in breadmaking regarding non-celiac gluten or wheat sensitivity and irritable bowel syndrome. T…
Fermented bread could lower triggering ingredients for sensitive guts, yet current evidence is too weak to recommend changes to your diet.
Scoping review maps extruded snack research on quinoa, Bambara groundnut, OFSP, and sesame seeds
Scoping review maps extruded snacks using quinoa, Bambara groundnut, sweet potato, and sesame
This systematic scoping review synthesized 42 studies on extruded snacks containing quinoa, Bambara groundnut, orange-fleshed sweet potato, …
A review of 42 studies shows how underutilized crops can be used in extruded snacks. It highlights key physical and sensory outcomes.
Meta-analysis links soft drinks to higher IBD risk, alcohol, coffee, tea to lower risk
Soft drinks linked to higher inflammatory bowel disease risk
This meta-analysis of observational studies examined associations between drink consumption and inflammatory bowel disease risk. Soft bevera…
A large review finds that drinking soft drinks may raise your risk of inflammatory bowel disease, while coffee, tea, and alcohol may lower i…
Narrative review proposes FISI tools for metabolic syndrome and diabetes management across the life cycle
New tools for managing metabolic syndrome and diabetes types
This narrative review discusses the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) versus the Food Inflammation Index (FII) in the context of Metabolic Sy…
A review proposes new dietary tools like C-FISI and P-FISI to help manage metabolic syndrome and diabetes across a person's life.
Menthol routes show varied effects on exercise in hot environments
Menthol might help endurance athletes in hot weather depending on how they use it
A network meta-analysis of 15 RCTs finds ingestion may aid endurance, while mouth rinsing boosts power output in heat.
A review of fifteen studies found that eating menthol or rinsing it in the mouth could slightly help performance in the heat. However, the d…
Narrative review on vitamin D and VDR in gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases
Vitamin D's Role in Gut and Lung Health Examined
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression across gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions. The …
A review explores how vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression may influence digestive and respiratory diseases, but more research is needed.
Systematic review of curcumin with piperine for metabolic and cardiometabolic conditions
Combining curcumin and piperine improves markers for heart disease and diabetes
This systematic review of randomized controlled trials synthesized evidence on oral curcumin with piperine across metabolic syndrome, type 2…
A review of 20 trials shows taking curcumin with piperine lowers inflammation and blood sugar in people with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, a…
Review of tart cherry effects in overweight and obesity reports inconsistent metabolic findings
Tart Cherries Show Promise for Blood Pressure in Overweight Adults
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on tart cherry products for overweight and obese individuals. It suggests potential benefits for …
Tart cherries could help lower blood pressure and fight inflammation in overweight adults, but don't expect them to melt away pounds just ye…
Review of dietary polysaccharides for inflammatory bowel disease notes limited clinical evidence
New food fibers may calm gut inflammation and heal the lining
This narrative review examines the role of dietary polysaccharides in managing inflammatory bowel disease. The authors synthesize preclinica…
New research suggests specific dietary fibers might calm gut inflammation and heal the intestinal lining in people with inflammatory bowel d…