Inflammatory response

This trial tests whether eating a cup of black beans or chickpeas every day for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity in adults who are overweight or have elevated blood sugar. Participants are randomly assigned to eat beans, chickpeas, or rice as a con…

This study is testing whether eating Brazil nuts can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with chronic kidney disease. Fifty patients will take Brazil nut supplements for six months while researchers measure changes in blood and gut bacteria. It is a small, early-st…

This study looks at whether eating 1.5 ounces of pistachios every day for six months can lower inflammation and increase lean body mass in active adults aged 40 to 60. Participants will be randomly assigned to eat pistachios or avoid them while keeping their usual diet and exerci…

This study looks at how feeling discriminated against might change the way your immune cells work. Researchers will collect blood and saliva from 480 Black, White, and Hispanic adults and use a virtual ball game to simulate discrimination. The goal is to understand why some group…