Study how diet affects the gut microbiome in new college students
This study looks at how different eating patterns (vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore) affect the bacteria in your gut over time. It may help researchers understand which diet patterns are linked to healthier gut function.
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Who can take part
- You are a freshman (first-year college student).
- You have followed a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore diet for at least 3 months.
- You have your own smartphone with internet access and a camera.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 6 weeks.
- You do not take regular medication (except birth control pills are allowed).
- You do not have long-term (chronic) health problems, especially gut conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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