topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 4 Excess body weight (i.e., BMI ≥25 kg/mindicating overweight and obesity) and, more specifically, excess adiposity are associated with elevated concentrations of inflammatory markers, including IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and C-reactive protein (CRP) [], a condition known as chronic low-grade systemic inflammation.
evidence level2
citationMontenegro Julia (2026)
sourceThe Effects of a Powdered Meal Replacement on Inflammation, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolism in People With Excess Body Weight—A Randomized Controlled Trial
topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claimThis inflammatory state contributes to various metabolic abnormalities [], such as insulin resistance (i.e., impaired insulin function leading to elevated fasting insulin and glucose) and dyslipidemia (increased triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol, and reduced HDL cholesterol) [].
evidence level2
citationMontenegro Julia (2026)
sourceThe Effects of a Powdered Meal Replacement on Inflammation, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolism in People With Excess Body Weight—A Randomized Controlled Trial
topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claimFor example, increased gut permeability observed in obesity allows higher absorption of bacterial products, triggering a proinflammatory response, further exacerbating chronic low-grade systemic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction [,].
evidence level2
citationMontenegro Julia (2026)
sourceThe Effects of a Powdered Meal Replacement on Inflammation, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolism in People With Excess Body Weight—A Randomized Controlled Trial
topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claimBy critically evaluating the available evidence, this review seeks to highlight future directions and opportunities for the use of algae in both nutritional science and clinical medicine, with a particular focus on their potential as sustainable protein sources with functional health effects.
evidence level4
citationWang Zixuan (2026)
sourceAlgae and Algal Protein in Human Nutrition: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes from Clinical Studies
topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claimTetraselmis chuii Phaeodactylum tricornutum Ulva 7 8 9 In addition to protein, other bioactive compounds found in algae, such as polysaccharides and carotenoids, have been shown to exert various beneficial effects on human health.
evidence level4
citationWang Zixuan (2026)
sourceAlgae and Algal Protein in Human Nutrition: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes from Clinical Studies
topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claimIn addition, plasma Interleukin (IL)-6 levels were found to decrease, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect of the supplement [].
evidence level4
citationWang Zixuan (2026)
sourceAlgae and Algal Protein in Human Nutrition: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes from Clinical Studies
topicSoy Protein Lipid Markers Randomized Trial
claim1 2 The global food production system is confronted with significant challenges, primarily due to an ever-growing global population, compounded by climate change and the depletion of natural resources.
evidence level4
citationWang Zixuan (2026)
sourceAlgae and Algal Protein in Human Nutrition: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes from Clinical Studies