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# Body Composition

 The latest evidence-based reporting in Body Composition.

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### [![Investigating Collagen Peptides Supplementation on Appetite and GLP-1 Status: A Randomized Controlled Trial](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/jan-6-investigating-collagen-peptides.jpeg?width=960) Science Update Investigating Collagen Peptides Supplementation on Appetite and GLP-1 Status: A Randomized Controlled Trial Collagen peptide supplementation modestly reduced post-exercise energy intake in a trial, alongside higher GLP-1 and insulin and lower ghrelin and leptin. Jan 07, 2026 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/collagen-peptides-supplementation-glp-1-status)

### [![GLP-1s and Hydration: What You Need to Know](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/july-11-glp-1-and-hydration.jpg?width=960) Research & Education GLP-1s and Hydration: What You Need to Know GLP-1 receptor agonists can affect hydration through appetite suppression, GI side effects, and higher carbohydrate intake, which raises water needs. Jul 11, 2025 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/glp-1s-and-hydration-what-you-need-to-know)

### [![Why Creatine Supplementation Should Be a Top Consideration for Women: Supporting Physical Health and Beyond](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/march-13-creatine-supplementation.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Why Creatine Supplementation Should Be a Top Consideration for Women: Supporting Physical Health and Beyond Creatine supplementation may support women's muscle strength, bone density, body composition, and cognitive function as hormonal changes accompany aging. Mar 14, 2025 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/creatine-supplementation-should-be-top-consideration-for-women-supporting-physical-health)

### [![Muscle Tone Matters: The Key to Optimal Body Composition and Metabolic Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/7-9-muscle-tone-matters.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Muscle Tone Matters: The Key to Optimal Body Composition and Metabolic Health Muscle tone built through resistance training and nutrients like collagen, creatine, and leucine supports lean body mass and metabolic health. Jul 09, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/muscle-tone-matters-key-optimal-body-composition-metabolic-health)

### [![The Role of Toxins in Weight Gain](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/1-16-toxins-weight-gain.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The Role of Toxins in Weight Gain Obesogens, toxins that disrupt lipid metabolism, may contribute to weight gain, and losing 5 to 10 percent of body weight improved cardiometabolic risk. Jan 16, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/role-of-toxins-in-weight-gain)

### [![Creating a Holistic Detox Plan for Sustainable Weight Management](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/1-2-holistic-detox_0.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Creating a Holistic Detox Plan for Sustainable Weight Management A holistic detox plan supports the liver's three detoxification phases with targeted nutrients, fiber, and lifestyle habits for weight management. Jan 03, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/holistic-detox-plan-sustainable-weight-management)

### [![Berberine: For Blood Sugar, Healthy Weight, and Beyond](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/11-14-berberine-hearth-health-blood-sugar.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Berberine: For Blood Sugar, Healthy Weight, and Beyond Explore the benefits of berberine for heart health, blood sugar management, and weight control, supported by recent research and clinical findings. Dec 05, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/berberine-for-blood-sugar-healthy-weight-and-beyond)

### [![Does L-Glutamine Support Healthy Weight Management?](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/adobestock_213120408.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Does L-Glutamine Support Healthy Weight Management? Explore how L-glutamine may support healthy weight management, insulin metabolism, and gut health while highlighting the need for further research. Jun 22, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/does-l-glutamine-support-healthy-weight-management)

### [![Essential Minerals to Promote Healthy Weight](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/adobestock_569544918.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Essential Minerals to Promote Healthy Weight Minerals such as chromium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and selenium may support healthy body weight through metabolism and appetite regulation. Jun 15, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/essential-minerals-to-promote-healthy-weight)

### [![Effects of High Protein Intake on Aging, Metabolic Health, and Weight](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/thursblog_4.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Effects of High Protein Intake on Aging, Metabolic Health, and Weight High protein diets reduced body weight by 1.6 kg compared to isocaloric controls, with prediabetic individuals losing 2.6 kg more, per recent research. Jun 16, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/effects-of-high-protein-intake-on-aging-metabolic-health-and-weight)

### [![Influence of Probiotics on Weight Management in Obesity](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/archive/thursblog_2.jpg?width=960) Research & Education Influence of Probiotics on Weight Management in Obesity Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics may help rebalance gut microbiota linked to obesity, and reviews show they can reduce body weight and fat mass. May 05, 2022 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/influence-of-probiotics-on-weight-management-in-obesity)

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