Browsing: Metabolism

An 8-week RCT finds a hibiscus-inulin shot produces small reductions in lipid-glucose indices in overweight adults, but the authors stress these reflect analytical responsiveness, not proven clinical benefit. PICO summary and commentary.

A feasibility pilot finds remote walking coaching is acceptable and mitigates late-pregnancy activity decline in pregnancy hyperglycaemia, with only a preliminary suggestion of neonatal benefit. PICO summary and commentary.

A small crossover study finds high- and moderate-intensity interval exercise equally reduce post-meal triglycerides in postmenopausal women, with moderate intensity better tolerated. PICO summary and commentary.

An RCT finds HIIT combined with a dietitian-designed diet improves body composition, cardiovascular and endothelial function, and lipids more than exercise alone in overweight children. PICO summary and commentary.

An RCT finds healthier canteen lunches plus dietary advice cut metabolic syndrome prevalence by 30.4% in working men, far exceeding health education alone. PICO summary and commentary.

A 12-week trial finds aerobic, Tabata, and HIIT all reduce body fat and circulating hepatokines in obese men, with higher-intensity protocols producing the greatest reductions. PICO summary and commentary.

A first-in-human phase 1 study finds the FGF21 analog zalfermin supports weekly dosing and improves lipids in healthy men. PICO summary and expert commentary.

A 10-week RCT finds plant- and animal-protein calorie-restricted diets both improve metabolic syndrome, with no significant between-group differences except adropin. PICO summary and commentary.

Summary: In young patients with obesity and generalized gingivitis, systemic administration of cerium oxide nanoparticles (Cerera) for 10 days following…

Summary: In adults with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes (mean age 47.9 years, 74% female) referred for physical activity intervention,…