METABOLISM

This study looked at how different levels of processing in plant-based protein foods change the bacteria in your gut and your body's chemistry. 38 healthy adults ate these foods so researchers could measure changes in metabolism, gene activity, and inflammation. The goal was to u…

This completed study looked at how short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are made when gut bacteria break down fiber, affect hunger-related hormones. Twenty-eight healthy adults took capsules that released SCFA in either the small intestine or the colon. Researchers measured horm…

This study looked at how short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) enter the bloodstream when delivered to different parts of the gut. Thirteen healthy adults took capsules that released SCFAs in either the small intestine or the colon. Researchers took blood samples over 12 hours to compa…

This study measured how the number of calories and the time of day you eat affect your body's energy use and blood vessel health. Twenty healthy adults ate test meals while researchers tracked their metabolism and pulse. The goal was to understand how meal choices influence metab…

This study looked at 100 overweight veterans to see if losing weight and doing aerobic exercise could lower inflammation linked to aging. Researchers measured inflammatory chemicals from fat tissue and checked fitness, body composition, and blood sugar. The goal was to understand…

This study looked at how regular aerobic exercise changes appetite and metabolism in sedentary overweight teenagers. Researchers measured hunger levels and blood markers after a meal, comparing teens who exercised with those who didn't. The goal is to understand if exercise alone…

This study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles that muscles release after a single session of strength training. Researchers want to see if these particles carry signals to fat cells, and whether this process differs between healthy-weight and obese young adults…

This study looked at whether short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are produced when gut bacteria break down certain fibers, can improve aerobic endurance. 21 healthy, active adults ate a low-fiber diet with either a SCFA-boosting starch or a regular starch for one week, then di…