Publications by authors named "Hope E Harnack"
Background: Inulin-type fructans (ITF) are the leading prebiotics in the market. Available evidence provides conflicting results regarding the beneficial effects of ITF on cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ITF supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults.
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers analyzed 1,767 potential studies and included 55 eligible RCTs, finding that reporting quality significantly improved after the CONSORT guidelines were published, with an average increase of 8.5 checklist items reported.
- * The analysis highlighted that reporting quality varied significantly, suggesting that certain study characteristics influenced how well researchers adhered to the CONSORT checklist before and after the guidelines were introduced.