When people eat certain types of fiber, like that found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, their gut bacteria break it down into short-chain fatty acids
The funders of this study had no role in design and conduct of the study
Subscribers were up 41% in Q1 2025, to 1.7 million
The CALERIE study tested a 25% calorie restriction diet in humans for 2 years
Its approved for weight loss in adults with obesity or those who are overweight and have a weight-related comorbidity like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia (unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fat in the blood)
Researchers tracking comprehensive metabolic outcomes should monitor blood pressure, lipid panels, and inflammatory markers alongside weight when evaluating either compound