Wageningen University

This study looked at whether the strength of umami taste (savory flavor) in a risotto meal changes how much people eat. About 47 healthy adults tried three versions of risotto with different levels of umami, and researchers measured how much they ate. The goal was to understand i…

This study looked at how a tiny, labeled dose of microplastics is absorbed and eliminated by the body. Six healthy adults took a single oral dose and provided blood, urine, and stool samples over five days. The goal was to measure how much enters the bloodstream and how it leaves…

This study looked at how branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) help build muscle and control blood sugar in 24 healthy young adults. Participants drank a mix of amino acids, with or without BCAAs, and researchers measured muscle protein growth and insulin sensitivity. The goal was t…

This study looked at how well the body uses protein from black beans, sorghum, and milk in 28 healthy men (half aged 20-35, half aged 65-80). Researchers measured the availability of key amino acids using a breath test. The goal was to understand if age affects protein absorption…