Soy pretzels vs. wheat pretzels: a surprising weapon against inflammation?
NCT ID NCT07650409
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares the effects of soy soft pretzels and wheat pretzels on inflammation in 30 men with obesity. Researchers want to see if the natural chemicals in soy can reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to health problems like cancer. Participants will eat either soy or wheat pretzels and provide blood and urine samples to measure changes in inflammatory markers.
What this could mean
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Active substance
soy soft pretzels
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change to help lower chronic inflammation in people with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The effect may be small or not meaningful, and results may not apply to women or older adults.
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States