169 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (57%).
r/ScientificNutrition Traffic & Engagement r/ScientificNutrition Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ScientificNutrition Most Active Times When r/ScientificNutrition Is Most Active
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r/ScientificNutrition Flair Performance r/ScientificNutrition Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Study | 38 (23.6%) | 15 |
| Question/Discussion | 36 (22.4%) | 6 |
| Randomized Controlled Trial | 29 (18.0%) | 16 |
| Review | 13 (8.1%) | 26 |
| Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis | 10 (6.2%) | 16 |
| Observational Study | 7 (4.3%) | 8 |
| Prospective Study | 6 (3.7%) | 27 |
| Scholarly Article | 6 (3.7%) | 113 |
| Animal Trial | 5 (3.1%) | 12 |
| News | 4 (2.5%) | 17 |
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r/ScientificNutrition Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ScientificNutrition
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| study | 20 (11.8%) | 25 | 11 |
| dietary | 16 (9.5%) | 24 | 10 |
| diet | 15 (8.9%) | 60 | 26 |
| effects | 15 (8.9%) | 57 | 9 |
| risk | 15 (8.9%) | 23 | 9 |
| low | 14 (8.3%) | 14 | 27 |
| intake | 14 (8.3%) | 18 | 10 |
| weight | 12 (7.1%) | 11 | 25 |
| cancer | 12 (7.1%) | 37 | 20 |
| protein | 11 (6.5%) | 29 | 14 |
r/ScientificNutrition Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ScientificNutrition
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| sciencedirect.com | 13 | 22 |
| mdpi.com | 10 | 7 |
| nature.com | 9 | 27 |
| pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | 7 | 9 |
| pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | 7 | 13 |
| onlinelibrary.wiley.com | 6 | 21 |
| frontiersin.org | 4 | 22 |
| link.springer.com | 3 | 7 |
| jamanetwork.com | 3 | 8 |
r/ScientificNutrition Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ScientificNutrition
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Effects of creatine supplementation with and without exercise and diet intervention on body composition, cognitive function, and markers of health in middle-aged and older adults
Caffeine and Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Association Between Probiotic, Prebiotic and Yogurt Consumption and Colorectal Cancer
A 171,818-person study finds flavorings, colorings, and sweeteners raise depression risk up to 49%.
Ingesting Twenty Grams of Protein, Regardless of Quality, was Insufficient to Improve Protein Synthesis Rates in Adult Males
Intake of saturated and trans unsaturated fatty acids and risk of all cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Association Between Consumption of Low- and No-Calorie Artificial Sweeteners and Cognitive Decline, An 8-Year Prospective Study
Low-carb diet delivers added liver benefits beyond weight loss | WashU Medicine
Early-life sugar restriction causally reduces adult cancer incidence and slows biological aging [Zhu & Zhang, 2026]
Trump Admin’s Dietary Guidelines Face Lawsuit From Doctors’ Group
r/ScientificNutrition Audience Overlap r/ScientificNutrition Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ScientificNutrition FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ScientificNutrition
What's the best time to post on r/ScientificNutrition?
Based on posting volume, r/ScientificNutrition is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ScientificNutrition?
r/ScientificNutrition averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ScientificNutrition get?
Posts on r/ScientificNutrition average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ScientificNutrition get most?
On r/ScientificNutrition, most posts are link posts (57%)