Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
Researchers behind the studiesUltra-processed foods and food additives in gut health and disease
This narrative review examines the link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs), food additives, and gastrointestinal health. Research suggests that diets high in UPFs are associated with an increased risk of inflammatory…
B-Group Vitamins as Potential Prebiotic Candidates: Their Effects on the Human Gut Microbiome
This narrative review explores whether B-group vitamins can act as prebiotics by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. The authors discuss how B-vitamins that are not absorbed in the small intestine can reach…
Therapeutic applications of gut microbes in cardiometabolic diseases: current state and perspectives
This narrative review explores the relationship between gut microbiota and cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), such as hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The authors describe how gut microbes and their metabolites…
Gut-Brain Interactions and Their Impact on Astrocytes in the Context of Multiple Sclerosis and Beyond
This narrative review explores how the interaction between the gut microbiome and the brain influences the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The researchers describe how imbalances in gut bacteria can lead to bact…
Fasting-mimicking diet synergizes with ferroptosis against quiescent, chemotherapy-resistant cells
This study investigates how a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) affects colorectal cancer cells, particularly those resistant to chemotherapy. Researchers found that while fasting slows tumor growth, it can also cause cancer…
Fasting and fasting mimicking diets in cancer prevention and therapy
This review explores how cycles of fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) may aid in cancer prevention and therapy. FMDs are designed to be safer and more manageable than water-only fasting while potentially protecting healthy c…
Immediate Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hydration Content in Lumbar Myofascial Tissues: A Quasi-Experiment
This quasi-experimental study investigated how instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) affects the hydration levels of the lumbar fascia in 21 healthy volunteers. Researchers used bioimpedance analysis to t…
Bioelectronic microfluidic wound healing: a platform for investigating direct current stimulation of injured cell collectives
This study investigates how electrical stimulation can accelerate wound healing by mimicking the body's natural electric fields. Researchers developed a bioelectronic microfluidic platform to test the effects of direct…
Dietary patterns and cardiometabolic health: Clinical evidence and mechanism
This narrative review examines how various dietary patterns influence cardiometabolic health and disease prevention. The researchers emphasize that healthy eating habits, such as the Mediterranean or plant-based diets,…
The Effects of the Mediterranean Diet on Health and Gut Microbiota
This review explores how the Mediterranean Diet, rich in plants, fibers, and olive oil, influences overall health and the gut microbiota. Research suggests that the diet is associated with improved longevity and a reduc…
Effectiveness of visceral fascial therapy targeting visceral dysfunctions outcome: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
This systematic review evaluated 11 randomized controlled trials to investigate the effectiveness of visceral fascial therapy for various health conditions. The results suggest that the therapy may help reduce long-term…
Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Mental Health in University Students
This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and mental health among 480 university students in Saudi Arabia. The findings revealed that nearly 60% of participants were vitamin D…