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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven

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BlueSky page of Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases research unit @KU_Leuven. In our team we combine pre-clinical, clinical and lifestyle research lines.

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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The Clinical & Experimental Endocrinology (#CEE) @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social is looking for an outstanding basic scientist to advance understanding of metabolism and associated diseases in close collaboration with clinical researchers. Deadline 13th August, 2026 www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...
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Junior professor in metabolism associated diseases
The Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism is hiring a junior professor in metabolism associated diseases
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
For a new @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social funded project Healthy & Sustainable Food 4 All, we are looking for a new #PhD student. Inerested? Deadline August 13th, 2026 - keep an eye on the terms and conditions www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo... A teasor of the potential logo of the new project.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
NewPub from our team - Sarcopenia after #bariatricsurgery Main Finding: Muscle loss after surgery appears largely adaptive, proportional to weight loss, and does not consistently impair functional capacity. However need for standardized outcome measures. doi.org/10.1111/obr....
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Beyond Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Muscle Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) produces substantial and sustained weight loss, but concerns remain about skeletal muscle loss and sarcopenia. Methods We conducted a systematic re...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Can you help us to spread this interesting vacancy? Looking for: "Junior Professor with interest in Metabolism Associated Diseases" www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo... Looking for a person who collaborates and brings new methods (#ClinicalAndExperimentalEndocrinology)
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Junior professor in metabolism associated diseases
The Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism is hiring a junior professor in metabolism associated diseases
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Our team continues exploring #mHealth possibilities in the Global South. How to improve the iron status of pregnant women: - #nut interventions can improve hemoglobin - tailored approaches focus on digital literacy #Thx for funding: #VLIRUOS mhealth.jmir.org/2026/1/e81001
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Effectiveness of mHealth-Based Nutritional Interventions on Iron Status of Pregnant Women: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: Anemia is a global health concern. It is disproportionately prevalent among pregnant women in low-resource regions, where iron deficiency is the leading cause. Given the multifactorial nat...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
#Proud of our students. Our students managed to make publicity for one of our ongoing research studies on the #national radio (@VRT - Radio 2 - Vlaams Brabant) www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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"Neen, uw stoelgang blijft niet blauw": knalblauwe muffin brengt verteringstijd Vlaming in kaart | VRT NWS: nieuws
Hoe vlot uw stoelgang? Het antwoord op die hamvraag proberen onderzoekers van de KU Leuven voor eens en altijd te weten te komen. Het middel: een knalblauwe muffin. "Wees gerust, hij is niet radioacti...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
#Protein intake higher or lower and what about all the #marketing behind it? How do you explain these publications to the public? Our team did an effort in the national newspaper (#NieuwsBlad_BE): www.nieuwsblad.be/binnenland/d...
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De nutteloze proteïnehype: “Iemand die drie keer per week gaat joggen, heeft geen nood aan extra eiwitten”
Het aantal proteïneproducten in de supermarkt blijft uitbreiden. Consumentenbonden spreken van een nutteloze hype: “De gemiddelde Belg heeft geen nood aan extra eiwitten.”
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
#FoodAdditives & #diabetes & #cancer. Recent publications in @bmj.com and @natureportfolio.nature.com link the food components with specific diseases. How do you explain these publications to the public? Our team did an effort in the national newspaper (#HLN_BE): www.hln.be/gezondheid/a...
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“Als je die stof eet, ga je niet per definitie kanker krijgen”: bewaarmiddelen in voeding verhogen risico op kanker en diabetes, maar moeten we ze nu vermijden?
Nitrieten, nitraten, sorbaten en sulfieten: het zijn bewaarmiddelen die je weleens binnenkrijgt via voeding. En ze vergroten blijkbaar ook je risico op kanker en diabetes type 2, volgens een grootscha...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
New #pub from our team To optimise the dietary pattern of people who underwent metabolic bariatric surgery, our proof-of-concept study shows that 13C-octanoic acid breath test has potential as a valid, non-invasive method for assessing gastric emptying. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Can the 13C-octanoic acid breath test accurately measure gastric emptying after sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass? A proof-of concept analysis
Bariatric surgery alters gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, complicating functional assessments such as gastric emptying. The 13C-octanoic acid …
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Do we need more #protein? Or is it more a marketing"thing"? Our team provide some thoughts in a Belgian Newspaper (#destandaard) www.standaard.be/binnenland/i...
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Iedereen aan de extra proteïne? “Iemand die drie keer per week gaat joggen, heeft geen nood aan extra eiwitten”
Het aantal proteïneproducten in de supermarkt blijft uitbreiden. Consumentenbonden spreken van een nutteloze hype: “De gemiddelde Belg heeft geen nood aan extra eiwitten.”
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Newyear resolutions. Our team provides some advice as well in different Belgian newspapers/ standaard.be/inspiratie/h... #DeStandaard, #HetNieuwsblad
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Bestel pils in plaats van trappist, en vier andere haalbare voornemens voor 2026
Een goed voornemen hoeft geen pijn te doen. Met kleine veranderingen in het dagelijkse leven kunnen we grote winst boeken voor onze gezondheid en het milieu. “Met quick wins die je volhoudt, kom je al een heel eind ver.”
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Invitation for "Meet the Jury"-seminar Muscle Health in Obesity: Diagnosis, Nutrition, and Clinical Consequences #PhD #GabrielEksteen. Date & Time: 22 Jan 2026, 15:00–16:30 Location: Aula ON5, Gasthuisberg Campus, Leuven, Belgium (in-person) Speakers: Prof. Violeta Moizé & Prof. Christelle Guillet
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Our #GITTPop study is recruiting! We are seeking for 1,000 participants to help us understand gastrointestinal transit time (GITT). Eat a blue muffin, report your blue stool and get info about your GITT, body composition, glucose & lipids. tinyurl.com/54uhbexn
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
To increase the consumption of indigenuous fruit and vegetables ( #IFV) in #Uganda, #TonnyKiyimba applied a mixed-method study to identify #IFV with i) high cardio-metabolic potential ( #Polyphenol content) and ii) a longlasting cultural embedded history. bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/3/2/...
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Harnessing traditional knowledge and experiences on food consumption in Uganda: a mixed-methods study exploring indigenous fruits and vegetables with potential cardiometabolic benefits
Introduction Mitigating the ongoing nutrition transition and associated risks in sub-Saharan Africa may require cost-effective and community-based approaches. Thanks to their wealth of bioactive const...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Action of our #clinical & #research team. #SnackMasters is a combi of: - #Snackkar at the ward - kitchen facilities for parents to prepare meals - #themedays to learn on how to prepare tasteful meals - Development of #PersonalisedNutrition (in line with www.bjmo.be/journal-arti...).
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Our #UZLeuven team in the Belgian media about our #SnackMasters project. #SnackMasters focus on the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment for children. #SnackMasters is a nice example of #collab between our #UZLeuven & #KU_Leuven team. www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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UZ Leuven lanceert snackkar voor kinderen met kanker: "Kinderen weer plezier geven tijdens het eten"  | VRT NWS: nieuws
UZ Leuven start met een nieuw voedingsproject om kinderen met kanker meer keuzevrijheid en plezier te geven tijdens het eten. Het ziekenhuis lanceert een kleurrijke snackkar waar de kinderen dagelijks...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Did you register for #YONAS (www.yonas.be) already? Not? Oh I know why, you miss a published scientific protocol. Well here it is: doi.org/10.1186/s129... I hope that we convince you that we use a real scientific approach. #Thx #KULeuven for funding.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
New work form our team with a focus on #mHealth. As #TessyBoedt wrote: This paper highlights that for mobile health interventions to make a true impact, we must move beyond “does it work?” to also ask “will people use it and why (or why not)?” humanfactors.jmir.org/2025/1/e65815
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Use and User Experience of a Preconception Lifestyle App for Couples Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization: Mixed Methods Study
Background: Mobile apps are a promising way to improve healthy lifestyle behavior among people with infertility. However, sufficient engagement with mobile health apps is crucial to influence health o...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
REMEMBER #YONAS (www.yonas.be)? Data collection is on the go. #YONAS study is waiting for you Register at info@yonas.be
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Relevancy of #selenium after #BariatricSurgery? #Selenium is linked with #SarcopeniaWe looked at the effect of supplementation. A surprising result, namely potential risk of oversupplementation. Funding: @AGePOP_H2020 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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From Suboptimal to Supersaturation: Selenium Status After Bariatric Surgery Is Modulated by Supplementation
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) is a proven treatment for obesity but increases risk of nutrient deficiencies. Guidelines recommend vitamin and …
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Another study? #yes For our validation study of a new #dietaryassessment method. Why would you participate? You will gain insights in your dietary pattern, glucose profile, and feedback from our experts. Interested? yonas.be
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
We are looking for people with #lymphoedema. Interesed to participate in our #study? Have a look and contact us👇 (funded by @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social, #collab between @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social, @uzleuven.bsky.social & @universiteitgent.bsky.social)
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
#FODMAP usefull for everybody? My colleagues of #TARGID_KULEUVEN continued their work on the use of #FODMAP related dietary interventions by using #FODMAP powders to challenge patients with functional dyspepsia/postprandial distress syndrome Interested? gut.bmj.com/content/earl...
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Outcome of a FODMAP restriction diet with subsequent blinded reintroduction in functional dyspepsia/postprandial distress syndrome
Background Recent studies have shown increased duodenal mucosal permeability as a possible key player in the pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia (FD). Adverse reaction to nutrients is an important...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Solving the lack of #micronutrients & #protein by introducing #HouseCrickets (Acheta domesticus) is a potential solution but what is the effect on the physico-chemical & sensory characteristics? #TomBbosa affiliated to our group provides an answer. www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
#foodemulsifiers added to #muffins was the way forward to explore the effect of #foodadditives on #guthealth Colleagues #JudithWellens & #JoaoPGSabino took the lead in this very interesting research. Interested? Have a look cghjournal.org/article/S154... Funding: #FWOVlaanderen
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Effect of five dietary emulsifiers on inflammation, permeability, and the gut microbiome: a placebo-controlled randomized trial.
Dietary emulsifier consumption might promote intestinal inflammation, eventually leading to inflammatory bowel diseases. However human data are scarce and involve a limited number of emulsifiers. We s...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
#foodliteracy in practice. Belgium knows low #fruit & #vegetable intake (@sciensano.be report) Therefore our #clinical team developed workshops on #HealthyLunch for the @uzleuven.bsky.social staff. Workshop combi of #knowledge #skills #selfefficacy #traditions
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Older adults with previous MBS were not more likely to develop sarcopenia than older adults following non-surgical treatment. Work of #GabriëlEksteen - #proud #Thanks Consortium: #AGePOP_H2020 #Thanks Funding: #Horizon_2020 #MSCActions onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Sarcopenia, Muscle Mass and Protein Intake in Adults Older Than 65 Years After Earlier Bariatric Surgery
Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a proven treatment for obesity. Yet weight loss is accompanied by loss of muscle which may predispose to sarcopenia. The prevalence of low muscle ...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
#Scholarship opportunity #MountainsOfTheMoonUniversity via our #VLIRUOS funded project #Bijuma Please distribute.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Is there a role for fish in the development of social behaviour? Our team explains the potential role in @knack.be #Factchecker www.knack.be/factcheck/fa...
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Factcheck: vis kan mogelijk een rol spelen in de sociale ontwikkeling
‘Kinderen die regelmatig vis eten, zouden mogelijk socialer en vriendelijker kunnen zijn dan hun leeftijdsgenoten’
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
@euronews.com invited us to give an explanation about #oatzempic in the context of #weightloss. A new experience for our team as the interview was for @euronews.com #tiktokchannel www.tiktok.com/@euronews.tv...
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Weight loss trends are all over social media, but do they actually work? Let’s break down the most viral “tips” to find out. #weightloss #tiktok
TikTok video by Euronews
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
#NewPub about the use of house crickets to fortify maize and millet flower. Another way of using indigenous foods to diversity the African diet (@Healthy4A)/ Work of #TomBbosa (funded by #VLIRUOS). Study is published in #AppliedFoodResearch www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
‘Dietitian Week’, the central theme is ‘evidence-based working’. Evidence-based in a society that is overwhelmed by information. How to provide advice? We, with the communication team of @uzleuven.bsky.social, teamed up with @eufic.bsky.social to create a leaflet.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
This week #WorldObesityDay2025 took place, in the context of the alarming figures of increasing prevalence, our team was invited (@DeStandaard) to give some background about potential reasons. www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
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Zeven op de tien volwassenen hebben straks overgewicht: “Veel mensen weten niet meer wat gezond eten is”
Tegen 2050 zal 70 procent van de volwassen Belgen overgewicht of obesitas hebben. “Voedingsdriehoeken en nutriscores zijn niet genoeg om ons eetgedrag te veranderen”, zegt voedingsdeskundige Christophe Matthys.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
#600years @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social What an intensive weekend but so fantastic weekend, we had the opportunity to welcome > 1000 people to our #healthpass. Our #LeadingLady @maaikedekreek.bsky.social took care of us and the many volunteers A BIG THANK YOU to all #volunteers.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Today preparing for #600year @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social festivities. Our team contributes a lot to the #HealthPass. Our leading lady #MaaikeDeKreek takes care of almost everything. #Thx Maaike but as well to all other team members (and students).
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Today our team was present at the @BelgianAssociationforStudyonObesity Winter Meeting in #Zeepreventorium. Work presented about #sarcopenia in older patients that underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). The link between #ageing, #sarcopenia, #MBS, #protein & #selenium.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
#T2DHelperApp @uzleuven.bsky.social endocrinologie heeft de #T2DHelper terug geactiveerd. #T2DHelper zoekt in de internationale ADA/EASD-consensus naar de meest gepaste glucose verlagende therapie, rekening houdend met #Belgische terugbetalingsregels Interesse? Zie QR code.
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
@foodwatch-int.bsky.social launched a call to #stop the consumption of #aspartame. Our team explained in a science-based way, how we should understand this call. You can listen to the Belgian National radio @radio1vrt.bsky.social www.vrt.be/vrtmax/luist...
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Do we need a new measurement for obesity? (see @thelancet.bsky.social pub - doi.org/10.1016/S221.... Our colleague wonders and explains how to interpret this new guidelines on Belgian National Radio: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/luist... #BMI is still relevant with a "but"
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Our team explains in a Belgian Newspaper (#DeStandaard - www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...) the concept of "small steps/changes" in your dietary pattern. A concept/principle applied in one of our former studies: - Uganda: DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2022.12.005 - Belgium: DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoad036
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Bestel pils in plaats van trappist, en vier andere haalbare voornemens voor 2025
Een goed voornemen hoeft geen pijn te doen. Met kleine veranderingen in het dagelijkse leven kunnen we grote winst boeken voor onze gezondheid en het milieu. “Met quick wins die je volhoudt, kom je al een heel eind ver.”
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
In #collab with #IBDLeuven research group, PhD student #EvaVissers published interesting results regarding unravelling the potential mechanism of action of #UPFs #Agree it is in vitro work but it provides some new insights. Interested in the work funded by #FWO-Flanders doi.org/10.1093/ibd/...
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Dietary Carrageenan Amplifies the Inflammatory Profile, but not Permeability, of Intestinal Epithelial Cells from Patients With Crohn’s Disease
AbstractBackground. The consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased significantly worldwide and is associated with the rise in inflammatory bowel di
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Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven @nmadkuleuven.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
First post on BlueSky
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