METABOLISM

This study looked at whether eating a special type of starch that produces gut chemicals called short-chain fatty acids could improve how long and fast healthy, active adults can run. Twenty-one participants ate controlled diets with either the special starch or a regular starch …

This study aimed to understand how a single session of weightlifting sends signals from muscles to fat cells. Researchers measured tiny particles released by muscles after exercise to see if they reach fat tissue and influence metabolism. They compared 38 young adults who were ei…

This study aimed to understand how aging and body fat influence inflammation in the body. Researchers enrolled 100 veterans to see if a program combining moderate weight loss and aerobic exercise could reduce inflammation. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to provide a direct…

This study aimed to understand how the body absorbs short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are important nutrients produced by gut bacteria. Researchers tested 13 healthy volunteers to see if delivering these acids to the small intestine versus the colon changed how much entered …

This study aimed to understand how certain natural gut chemicals, called short-chain fatty acids, affect hormones that control hunger and fullness. Researchers tested 28 healthy adults by giving them capsules that released these chemicals in different parts of their intestines. T…

This study aimed to understand the connection between physical activity, metabolism, and feelings of hunger in adolescents. Researchers tested if regular, structured exercise could improve how the body processes energy and regulates appetite, independent of a teen's weight. They …

This study aimed to understand how the size of a meal and the time of day it's eaten affect the body's metabolism and blood vessel function after eating. Researchers tested 20 healthy adults by giving them different meals and measuring how their bodies processed food and how thei…