Pulse-based diet associated with changes in gut metabolites and biomarkers in 18-week RCT crossover in older adults
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.
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Source date: Sep 17, 2026 · Discovered: Sep 17, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update
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Study details
- Design
- Rct
- Sample size
- —
- Duration
- 18 months
- Population
- Older adults
- Primary outcome
- Effect on glycemic control, body composition, immunometabolic flexibility, and comprehensive panel of ~500 biomarkers of health including gut microbial metabolites
- Effect size
- —
- Significance
- Not reported
- Journal
- South Dakota State University
- Published
- Sep 17, 2026
Sources
Primary source
- South Dakota State University ↗Clinical trial
Source versions
Assessment history
9/23/2026 · SUPERSEDED: Source updated; assessment withdrawn pending review.
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