GUT MICROBIOTA

This study looked at whether taking a soluble dietary fiber supplement can improve sperm quality in men with obesity. 74 men took either fiber or a placebo for a period of time. The goal was to see if fiber could help with sperm movement, shape, and count, which are often poor in…

This study tested whether a diet rich in boron (a natural mineral) or a Mediterranean-style diet could improve health in 40 obese adults. Over four weeks, researchers measured changes in body mass index, gut bacteria, appetite hormones, and heart risk factors. The goal was to see…

This study looked at how drinking beverages with different sweeteners—low-calorie sweetener (sucralose), refined sugar (sucrose), or natural fruit juice—affects blood sugar levels and gut health in healthy adults. 42 people took part, drinking one type of sweetened drink daily fo…

This study looked at how different levels of processing in plant-based protein foods (like veggie burgers or protein powders) affect the bacteria in your gut and your body's metabolism. Thirty-eight healthy adults took part. The goal was to understand, not to treat any disease.

This study looked at the gut bacteria of 192 adults, including those with untreated high blood pressure, those on medication, and healthy people. Researchers compared stool samples to find which bacteria are different in people with hypertension. The goal is to uncover patterns t…

This study looked at whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program could be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy volunteers and compared them to samples stored in screening kits. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at 42 adults with both H. pylori infection and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Researchers used advanced DNA and chemical tests on stool samples to map the types of gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts. The goal was to better understand how …