In rats, exercise shifted gut microbes, tryptophan metabolism, and a hippocampus receptor linked to mood and memory.
A 2025 review found some teabags can release huge numbers of microplastics and nanoplastics into hot tea, especially plastic-heavy bags.
People with celiac disease had fewer fiber-digesting gut microbes and less helpful short-chain fatty acids. In mice, inulin helped the gut heal faster.
A 2025 review finds omega-3s may modestly reduce post-workout soreness, especially with higher doses and longer use, but strength and performance benefits remain unclear.
A large preprint found that higher-fiber, plant-rich days and meal timing changes were tied to deeper sleep and a lower nighttime heart rate.
A year of resistance training was linked to a 1-2 year younger-looking brain on MRI brain age models in older adults.
