Whole grain-rich diet reduces body weight and systemic low-grade inflammation without inducing major changes of the gut microbiome: a randomised cross-over trial

This 2019 randomized cross-over trial investigated the effects of a whole grain-rich diet compared to a refined grain diet on body weight, systemic inflammation, and gut microbiome composition in 60 Danish adults at risk of metabolic syndrome. Participants underwent two 8-week dietary intervention periods, separated by a washout period of