This systematic review reported that micronutrient fertilization can increase the nutrient density of various crops. Modulating factors, limitations, and the potential to reduce rates of malnutrition were discussed. Learn more: examine.news/tw250513-1 #examined #micronutrient

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, nutritional interventions improved strength and body composition parameters in community-dwelling older adults. Learn more: examine.news/tw250514 #examined #muscle #strength #SportsNutrition #Dietitians

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In this randomized controlled trial in participants with overweight or obesity who consumed a hypocaloric diet, taking a fiber supplement daily resulted in greater weight loss than a placebo. Learn more: examine.news/tw250515-1 #examined #fiber #weight #supplement

In this randomized controlled crossover trial in young men, eating a diet of ultraprocessed foods (including soda, doughnuts, and french fries) for 1 week resulted in more weight gain than a diet without any ultraprocessed food. Read more: examine.news/tw250516 #examined #upf

Did you know? Melatonin promotes sleep by activating melatonin receptors in the brain. Those receptors are also found in the intestinal tract & immune cells suggesting it could have important effects on gut health & immune function. Learn more:examine.news/tw250519 #examined

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementing with silymarin improved liver enzyme levels, but the low quality of the evidence reduces confidence in the findings. Learn more: examine.news/tw250519-1 #examined #silymarin #liver

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In this meta-analysis of RCTs, cold water immersion after resistance exercise reduced gains in muscle size compared to resistance training without cold water immersion, though the effects appeared small in magnitude. Learn more: examine.news/tw250520-1 #examined #coldexposure

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Want to know what the evidence says about exogenous ketones? This table summarizes the likelihood of truth concerning claims made about the effects. For full info, visit: examine.news/tw250609 #examined #exogenousKetones #ketoSupplements

In this prospective cohort study, long-term changes in blood pressure and the risk of high blood pressure did not differ between habitual coffee consumers and nonconsumers. Learn more: examine.news/tw250609-1 #examined #coffee #bloodpressure

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In this cohort study, participants with microplastics and nanoplastics in their carotid artery plaque had a 353% higher risk of cardiovascular events and death compared to participants without these plastics in their plaque. Learn more: examine.news/tw250610-1 #examined

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"Sugar has drug like effects similar to cocaine! You get the same sort of dopamine hit and it's just as addictive." How many times have you heard some guru say something like this? Probably not the case... Milkshake data below is based off a clinical trial where a group of 50