Usda, Western Human Nutrition Research Center

This study looked at how diet influences inflammation in 393 healthy and obese adults. Researchers measured immune cells and blood markers after a high-fat meal to understand the link between diet, metabolism, and inflammation. The goal was to learn more about how eating habits a…

This completed pilot study enrolled 300 healthy adults aged 18-65 living in Northern California. Researchers collected data on stress levels, nut consumption, and bowel patterns using online surveys. The goal was to test and improve study methods for a future larger trial on pean…

This pilot study looked at whether eating fermented vegetables increases levels of helpful lactic acid bacteria in the gut and whether people find them easy to eat. Twenty-four healthy adults took part, and researchers measured bacteria in stool samples and tracked digestive symp…

This study looked at how two different but equally healthy diet plans affect insulin levels and other markers of metabolic health in people who are overweight or at risk for diabetes. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and metabolism in 52 adults. The goal …

This study looked at whether adding fiber (inulin) to a low-fiber diet could increase helpful gut bacteria and improve the body's response to a typhoid vaccine. Sixty healthy adults with low fiber intake took either inulin or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers measured chan…

This study looked at whether a gene called ALOX5 affects how well fish oil supplements protect against heart disease. Researchers measured levels of a protein linked to inflammation in blood samples from 166 healthy African-American adults. The goal was to understand why some peo…