Wageningen University

This study tests whether increasing fiber intake before colorectal cancer surgery is practical and helpful. 54 adults scheduled for surgery will either get personalized diet advice, a dried vegetable product, or follow their usual diet. The goal is to see if fiber can be safely i…

This study looks at how non-nutritive sweeteners (like those in diet drinks) affect blood sugar control, gut bacteria, and hunger hormones. Researchers will compare a 6-week period of consuming these sweeteners to a control period in 60 healthy adults aged 45-79. The goal is to u…

This study looks at how eating fat every day for a month changes the body's immune response in healthy adults aged 40-70. Participants will drink high-fat shakes made from either plant or dairy fats and have blood tests to measure inflammation. The goal is to understand if repeat…

This study looks at whether a single session of whole-body electrical stimulation, with or without a dose of amino acids, can help prevent muscle wasting in sedated ICU patients on breathing machines. Researchers will compare three groups: one getting fake stimulation, one gettin…

This study tests a drink containing caprylic acid and omega-3 fatty acids to see if it helps muscles recover strength and reduce fatigue after intense exercise. Researchers will compare the drink to a placebo in 28 healthy, active young men. The goal is to learn whether these nut…