Wageningen University

This study aimed to understand what happens to tiny plastic particles after we swallow them. Six healthy volunteers swallowed a single, very small dose of specially labeled plastic particles. Researchers then carefully measured how much plastic got into their blood and how their …

This study explored whether the savory 'umami' taste in food affects how much people eat. Researchers served healthy adults risotto with different levels of umami flavor to see if it changed their meal size or feelings of fullness. The goal was to understand how taste influences …

This study aimed to understand how specific protein components, called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), affect muscle growth and the body's ability to manage blood sugar. Researchers compared two drink formulas in 24 healthy young volunteers to measure their muscle's response.…