The Effects of a Powdered Meal Replacement on Inflammation, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolism in People With Excess Body Weight—A Randomized Controlled Trial
Julia Montenegro, Camila LP Oliveira, Nguyen Khoi Nguyen, Anissa M Armet, Aloys Berg, Arya M Sharma, Laurie Mereu, Cristiane Cominetti, Sunita Ghosh, Patrice D Cani, Caroline Richard, Jens Walter, Carla M Prado · 2026
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Julia Montenegro and a large team of co-authors run a twelve-week trial of a powdered meal replacement in adults with excess weight, in a 2026 study. The powder blends soy protein, yogurt, and honey. Extra weight ties to low-grade swelling and poor metabolism. Volunteers kept their weight steady by design, with two daily doses added to the usual diet for the test group.
The main swelling marker did not move. Gut germ mixes shifted only slightly, with one genus rising. Lean tissue rose a bit in the powder group, and total and bad cholesterol fell. Protein intake rose and fat intake fell. The trial's power for the main marker was low, the authors note.
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| CREATOR | Julia Montenegro, Camila LP Oliveira, Nguyen Khoi Nguyen, Anissa M Armet, Aloys Berg, Arya M Sharma, Laurie Mereu, Cristiane Cominetti, Sunita Ghosh, Patrice D Cani, Caroline Richard, Jens Walter, Carla M Prado |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 58 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |