High-Fiber Diet vs Metformin: What a 2026 Trial Found
A small 2026 trial pitted a high-fiber diet against metformin for type 2 diabetes. Here is what it found on blood sugar, weight, and the gut.
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A small 2026 trial pitted a high-fiber diet against metformin for type 2 diabetes. Here is what it found on blood sugar, weight, and the gut.
ZOE tests your gut microbiome and scores your food on science. Aumaï is a WhatsApp AI coach that remembers you. Here is how they really compare in 2026.
Up to 80% of endurance athletes get GI symptoms mid-race. Here is what 2026 research says about training your gut to handle race-day fuel.
A 2026 review of 2 million people links sugary and energy drinks to higher depression risk, while coffee went the other way. Here's what to know.
A 2026 study of 183,878 adults links diet quality to acid reflux risk. Here is what the data shows about GERD and what you eat.
A 2026 Nature Health study of nearly 4,800 nights linked higher fiber and plant-forward eating to more deep sleep and REM. Here's what the data shows.
Fibermaxxing is TikTok's biggest 2026 nutrition trend. Here's what the science says about how much fiber you need and how to do it safely.
The 'cortisol detox' trend has 800M+ TikTok views, but you cannot flush a hormone. Here is what the science says, and why fiber is the real story.
A 2026 MIT study found a ketogenic diet increased small intestine tumor growth in cancer-prone mice, even as similar diets looked protective in the colon. Here is what it means for keto eaters.
A Nature Medicine trial found that a specific gut bacterium slowed weight regain after dieting. Here's what the research shows, and what to eat to support it.
A June 2026 meta-analysis of 633,317 people across 23 countries found consistent links between healthy diets and lower rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. Here's what the data shows.
A 2026 PREDIMED-Plus study of 656 adults found extra virgin olive oil was linked to better cognition and a more diverse gut microbiome. Refined olive oil showed the opposite trend.
A Stanford trial published in Nature Medicine found that eating low-calorie plant-based meals for five days per month reduced Crohn's symptoms in 66% of participants and lowered gut inflammation markers.
A landmark Nature Medicine study of 10,068 people found that what you eat predicts 92.4% of gut microbial species. Coffee, yogurt, and processed food each leave distinct bacterial fingerprints.
A March 2026 study found six gut metabolites in blood predict early cognitive decline with 79% accuracy. What you eat shapes your brain health through the gut-brain axis.