Synergistic Effects of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise with Diet on Insulin Secretion and Neurotrophic Factors in Older Adults with Obesity
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Synergistic Effects of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise with Diet on Insulin Secretion and Neurotrophic Factors in Older Adults with Obesity

Combining aerobic and resistance exercise with diet-induced weight loss in older adults with obesity significantly improves insulin secretion, metabolic health, and physical function, likely mediated by ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor preservation and increased IGF-1 levels.
Enhancing Metformin Efficacy and Tolerability in Prediabetes Through a Fermentable Carbohydrate-Rich Diet
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Enhancing Metformin Efficacy and Tolerability in Prediabetes Through a Fermentable Carbohydrate-Rich Diet

A fermentable carbohydrate-enriched diet combined with metformin improves postprandial glycaemia, enhances GLP-1 secretion, and positively alters gut microbiota in prediabetic individuals, offering a personalized nutrition-pharmacology strategy for diabetes prevention.
Dose-Dependent Enhancement of L-Tryptophan-Induced Gut Hormone Secretion and Appetite Suppression by Intraduodenal Calcium in Obesity
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Dose-Dependent Enhancement of L-Tryptophan-Induced Gut Hormone Secretion and Appetite Suppression by Intraduodenal Calcium in Obesity

Intraduodenal calcium at doses up to 1000 mg amplifies the anorexigenic effects of L-tryptophan by boosting gut hormones CCK, GLP-1, and PYY, reducing energy intake in obese males, highlighting a novel adjunctive approach for appetite regulation in obesity management.
Modulating Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparative Effects of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Probiotic Supplementation
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Modulating Immune Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparative Effects of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Probiotic Supplementation

A 12-week trial in children with ASD demonstrates that a structured anti-inflammatory dietary protocol (NeuroGutPlus) exerts broader immunoregulatory effects than multi-strain probiotics, highlighting diet as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for immune dysregulation in ASD.
Personalized Anti-Inflammatory Diet Modulates Gut Microbiome and Metabolome to Alleviate Osteoarthritis Pain
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Personalized Anti-Inflammatory Diet Modulates Gut Microbiome and Metabolome to Alleviate Osteoarthritis Pain

A 4-week anti-inflammatory dietary intervention in knee osteoarthritis patients led to targeted shifts in gut microbiota and metabolite profiles associated with significant pain reduction, highlighting the potential of microbiome-informed nutritional strategies for OA management.
Nutritional Intervention in Chronic Heart Failure: Enhancing Functional Capacity and Nutritional Status without Major Clinical Outcome Impact
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Nutritional Intervention in Chronic Heart Failure: Enhancing Functional Capacity and Nutritional Status without Major Clinical Outcome Impact

A prespecified subanalysis of the PACMAN-HF trial demonstrates that individualized nutritional interventions in chronic heart failure patients at risk of malnutrition improve nutritional status and functional capacity but do not significantly affect mortality or heart failure hospitalizations.
Prepregnancy Time-Restricted Eating and Exercise Training Do Not Improve Glycaemic Control in High-Risk Gestational Diabetes: Insights from the BEFORE THE BEGINNING Trial
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Prepregnancy Time-Restricted Eating and Exercise Training Do Not Improve Glycaemic Control in High-Risk Gestational Diabetes: Insights from the BEFORE THE BEGINNING Trial

A randomized trial investigating time-restricted eating and exercise before and during pregnancy found no significant improvement in glucose tolerance at 28 weeks gestation among individuals at elevated risk of gestational diabetes.
Dynamic Effects of Short-Term Dietary Energy Loads on Fecal Serotonin, Gut Microbiome Tryptophanase, and Energy Absorption: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial
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Dynamic Effects of Short-Term Dietary Energy Loads on Fecal Serotonin, Gut Microbiome Tryptophanase, and Energy Absorption: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial

Short-term alterations in dietary energy intake significantly impact fecal serotonin, gut microbiome tryptophanase activity, and energy absorption, highlighting a complex interaction that may influence metabolic health.
Enhanced Therapeutic Benefits of Combined Metformin and Curcumin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Results from a Factorial Clinical Trial
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Enhanced Therapeutic Benefits of Combined Metformin and Curcumin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Results from a Factorial Clinical Trial

A 12-week randomized trial demonstrates that combining metformin and nanocurcumin significantly improves lipid metabolism, glucose regulation, hormonal balance, and body metrics in women with PCOS, surpassing effects seen with either agent alone or placebo.