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 studiesFasting-mimicking diet prevents high-fat diet effect on cardiometabolic risk and lifespan
This animal study on mice investigated how periodic cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) affect health when consuming a high-fat, high-calorie diet. Researchers found that five days of FMD every month reduced the ac…
The challenges of chronic pain and fatigue
In this review article, the authors explore the challenges of chronic pain and fatigue, two common and frequently overlapping symptoms. They discuss possible underlying biological associations, including connective tiss…
Time-Restricted Eating, Intermittent Fasting, and Fasting-Mimicking Diets in Weight Loss
This literature review examines the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE), intermittent fasting (IF), and fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) on weight loss. While these interventions are popular for their potential health…
Physical Agent Modalities in Early Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review
This scoping review investigated the role of physical agent modalities in treating early osteoarthritis (EOA). Researchers searched for studies on treatments like TENS, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), ultrasoun…
Evidence for continuity of interstitial spaces across tissue and organ boundaries in humans
Researchers investigated whether the fluid-filled spaces within our connective tissues, known as the interstitium, are isolated within organs or form a continuous network throughout the body. By tracking particles like…
Estrogenic Effect of Salvia officinalis Extract on Reproductive Function of Female Mice and Identification of Its Phenolic Content
This animal study on mice investigated whether sage (Salvia officinalis) extract could serve as a natural alternative to estrogen replacement therapy. Researchers found that sage contains phytoestrogens, specifically qu…
Potential Nociceptive Role of the Thoracolumbar Fascia: A Scope Review Involving In Vivo and Ex Vivo Studies
This scoping review compiles research on how the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) in the lower back contributes to pain perception. By examining both animal and human studies, the authors find that the fascia is richly suppli…
Vitamins, the gut microbiome and gastrointestinal health in humans
This narrative review explores how various vitamins influence the gut microbiome and gastrointestinal health in humans. The research suggests that vitamins such as A, B, C, D, and E may increase the diversity of benefic…
The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review
This systematic review evaluated 15 randomized controlled trials on how collagen peptide supplementation interacts with exercise to affect joint health and recovery. The findings suggest that collagen may be most effect…
Neural Coding of Vibration Intensity
This study investigated how the brain processes different intensities of vibration using electroencephalography (EEG). Researchers applied no, low, or high-intensity vibration to participants' index fingers while measur…
Myofascial pain in females and personalized care: The key role played by sex hormones
Based on its title, this publication appears to explore the relationship between sex hormones and myofascial pain specifically in females. The authors suggest that hormonal factors play a key role in this type of pain.…
Fascia and Tensegrity The Quintessence of a Unified Systems Conception
This theoretical paper proposes a new way of viewing the human body, moving beyond the traditional mechanical model of parts and levers. The author suggests the body is better understood as a unified system based on ten…