Search results for meta

“In a recent meta-analysis, researchers compiled the results of 116 weight loss studies including more than 6,800 participants who had overweight or obesity. They only considered studies that were 8 weeks or longer and that used aerobic exercise training interventions like walking or running—both those with and without a calorie restriction co-intervention.”

“In a separate meta-analysis of eight controlled trials, 10.2 grams per day of psyllium taken alongside a low-fat diet for at least eight weeks reduced total cholesterol by 4% and LDL cholesterol by 7%.”

“While some research has reported benefits in infants with colic, other evidence is conflicting. A 2018 meta-analysis including data from four double-blind, randomized controlled trials aimed to determine the effects of L.”

“A new meta-analysis examining 26 randomized controlled trials found that both aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced depressive symptoms—often to a degree comparable with more traditional interventions.”

“In addition, a meta-analysis of 47 studies found that metformin use reduced overall cancer incidence by 31 percent and cancer death by 34 percent. Mechanistic studies in rodent models and human cancer cell lines suggest that metformin's anti-cancer properties may be related to the drug's capacity to reduce insulin levels, improve insulin sensitivity, decrease IGF-1 signaling, and activate AMPK.”

“A meta-analysis of eight trials found that about 10 grams per day reduced LDL by approximately 7 percent after eight weeks, while a later analysis also found reductions in non-HDL cholesterol and apoB. These results make both fibers useful options.”

“Movement breaks may provide a small, immediate cognitive benefit The July 30, 2026 FoundMyFitness newsletter covered a meta-analysis of 21 randomized crossover trials involving 433 participants.”

“Several meta-analyses have investigated the effects of melatonin supplementation in adults with a variety of sleep-related conditions, and overall, it appears to improve sleep duration, sleep quality, and sleep onset latency (it reduces the time to fall asleep).”

“A meta-analysis led by Dr. Stuart Phillips found that individuals consuming 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily while engaging in resistance training increased their muscle mass by 27% and their strength by 10%, compared to those who trained without extra protein.”

“It remains unknown whether these levels are sufficient for optimal immunological functioning. A large meta-analysis of 32 studies, spanning nearly 50 years, suggests that 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels below 30 ng/mL are associated with a higher risk of death from all causes.”