Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases @KU Leuven
@nmadkuleuven.bsky.social
BlueSky page of Nutrition & Metabolism Associated Diseases research unit @KU_Leuven. In our team we combine pre-clinical, clinical and lifestyle research lines.
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.
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.
REMEMBER #YONAS (www.yonas.be)?
Data collection is on the go.
#YONAS study is waiting for you
Register at info@yonas.be
Data collection is on the go.
#YONAS study is waiting for you
Register at info@yonas.be
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.
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.
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
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
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...
humanfactors.jmir.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
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
REMEMBER #YONAS (www.yonas.be)?
Data collection is on the go.
#YONAS study is waiting for you
Register at info@yonas.be
Data collection is on the go.
#YONAS study is waiting for you
Register at info@yonas.be
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
REMEMBER #YONAS (www.yonas.be)?
Data collection is on the go.
#YONAS study is waiting for you
Register at info@yonas.be
Data collection is on the go.
#YONAS study is waiting for you
Register at info@yonas.be
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...
Funding: @AGePOP_H2020
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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 …
www.sciencedirect.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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...
Funding: @AGePOP_H2020
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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
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
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)
@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social, @uzleuven.bsky.social & @universiteitgent.bsky.social)
September 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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)
@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social, @uzleuven.bsky.social & @universiteitgent.bsky.social)
#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...
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...
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...
gut.bmj.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
#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...
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...
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...
#TomBbosa affiliated to our group provides an answer.
www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14...
www.mdpi.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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...
#TomBbosa affiliated to our group provides an answer.
www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14...
#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
Colleagues #JudithWellens & #JoaoPGSabino took the lead in this very interesting research.
Interested? Have a look
cghjournal.org/article/S154...
Funding: #FWOVlaanderen
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...
cghjournal.org
August 18, 2025 at 6:55 AM
#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
Colleagues #JudithWellens & #JoaoPGSabino took the lead in this very interesting research.
Interested? Have a look
cghjournal.org/article/S154...
Funding: #FWOVlaanderen
#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
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
June 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#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
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
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/...
Work of #GabriëlEksteen - #proud
#Thanks Consortium: #AGePOP_H2020
#Thanks Funding: #Horizon_2020 #MSCActions
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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 ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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/...
Work of #GabriëlEksteen - #proud
#Thanks Consortium: #AGePOP_H2020
#Thanks Funding: #Horizon_2020 #MSCActions
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#Scholarship opportunity #MountainsOfTheMoonUniversity via our #VLIRUOS funded project #Bijuma
Please distribute.
Please distribute.
May 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#Scholarship opportunity #MountainsOfTheMoonUniversity via our #VLIRUOS funded project #Bijuma
Please distribute.
Please distribute.
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...
www.knack.be/factcheck/fa...
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’
www.knack.be
March 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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...
www.knack.be/factcheck/fa...
@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...
A new experience for our team as the interview was for @euronews.com #tiktokchannel
www.tiktok.com/@euronews.tv...
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
www.tiktok.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
@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...
A new experience for our team as the interview was for @euronews.com #tiktokchannel
www.tiktok.com/@euronews.tv...
#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...
Work of #TomBbosa (funded by #VLIRUOS).
Study is published in #AppliedFoodResearch
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
March 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#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...
Work of #TomBbosa (funded by #VLIRUOS).
Study is published in #AppliedFoodResearch
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
‘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.
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.
March 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
‘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.
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.
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...
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
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.
www.standaard.be
March 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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...
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
#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.
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.
February 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#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.
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.
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).
@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).
February 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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).
@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).
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.
Work presented about #sarcopenia in older patients that underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). The link between #ageing, #sarcopenia, #MBS, #protein & #selenium.
February 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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.
Work presented about #sarcopenia in older patients that underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). The link between #ageing, #sarcopenia, #MBS, #protein & #selenium.
#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.
@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.
February 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
#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.
@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.
@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...
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...
VRT MAX
www.vrt.be
February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
@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...
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...
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"
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"
VRT MAX
www.vrt.be
January 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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"
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"
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
- Uganda: DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2022.12.005
- Belgium: DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoad036
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.”
www.standaard.be
January 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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
- Uganda: DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2022.12.005
- Belgium: DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoad036
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/...
#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/...
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
doi.org
January 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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/...
#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/...