Reporter brief
Pulse-based diet associated with changes in gut metabolites and biomarkers in 18-week RCT crossover in older adults
What happened
This 18-week randomized controlled crossover feeding study examined the effects of a lacto-vegetarian diet with pulses as the primary protein source compared to omnivorous diets in older adults. The study measured approximately 500 biomarkers including gut microbial metabolites, glycemic control markers, body composition, and immune function. The abstract describes the study design and hypothesis but does not report actual findings, effect sizes, or specific results.
Why it matters
Assessment pending; this report does not establish a change in evidence.
What it does NOT prove
- Limitations have not been recorded; consult the primary source.
Study design and sample
Rct; Human.
Older adults
- Design
- Rct
- Sample
- —
- Journal
- South Dakota State University
- Published
- Sep 17, 2026
Effect size
Not recorded.
Caveats
- Assessment: Superseded.
- Only the source material recorded on this evidence page was assessed.
Conflicts and funding
Not recorded.
Previous evidence
See the Mediterranean diet timeline and recorded assessment for prior evidence.
Primary source
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