Published IRF-Supported Research
- Bell, S.J. and Sears, B. “Low-glycemic load diets: Impact on obesity and chronic diseases.” Crit Rev Food Sci and Nutr 43: 357-377 (2003)
- Bell SJ and Sears B. “A proposal for a new national diet: a low glycemic-load diet with a Unique Macro-nutrient Composition.” Metabol Synd and Related Disord 1:199-208 (2003)
- Bell SJ and Sears B. “The Zone diet: an anti-inflammatory, low glycemic-load diet.” Metabol Synd and Related Disord 2:24-38 (2004)
- Johnston CS, Tjonn SL, Swan PD, White A, and Sears B. “Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets that restrict potassium-rich fruits and vegetables promote calciuria.” Osteoporos Int 17: 1820-1821 (2006)
Ongoing IRF-Supported Research
- Treatment of ocular disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and optical nerve damage
- Treatment of severe brain trauma
- Treatment of metabolic syndrome