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MetA-Bone trial reports soluble corn fiber bone mineral gains in girls aged 9-14

Two clinical nutrition research papers were filed to public feeds on 15 October 2026.

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Florida International University researchers published results from the 2026 MetA-Bone trial in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. [1] Over 12 months of follow up, soluble corn fiber supplementation increased bone mineral content by 18.8% in girls aged 9-14. The placebo arm saw a 12.9% increase over the same trial period. Chinese researchers published a study in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition analysing the relationship between diet and cognitive health in elderly populations. [2]
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  1. Florida International University researchers published 2026 MetA-Bone trial results in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showing 12 months of soluble corn fiber supplementation increased bone mineral content by 18.8% in girls aged 9-14, compared to 12.9% for placebo. · Medical Xpress
  2. Chinese researchers published a study in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition analyzing the relationship between diet and cognitive health in elderly populations. · Lenta.ruRussia
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