Usda, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

This study gathered basic health information from 300 adults living in several Northern California counties. Participants completed an online survey about their stress levels, how often they eat nuts, and their usual bowel patterns. The goal was to understand the local population…

This small pilot study aimed to see if eating fermented vegetables, like sauerkraut or kimchi, changes the amount of good bacteria in the gut and is well-tolerated. Researchers enrolled 24 healthy adults to test this before planning a larger study with older participants. They me…

This study aimed to understand how a person's regular diet affects inflammation, metabolism, and overall health. Researchers observed 393 healthy and obese adults, measuring their body's response to a test meal and collecting extensive health data. The goal was to map the connect…

This study aimed to understand why some people might get more heart health benefits from fish oil than others. Researchers gave fish oil supplements to 166 healthy African American adults to see if a specific gene affected how their bodies reduced inflammation, a key driver of he…

This study tested whether adding a fiber supplement called inulin to the diet could improve gut health and the body's immune response to a vaccine. For about five weeks, 60 healthy adults with low-fiber diets took either inulin or a placebo (maltodextrin) and received an oral typ…