Fermented diet for long COVID microbiome health
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating fermented foods (like yogurt, kimchi, or sauerkraut) can improve gut health and ease symptoms in people with long COVID. You'll log your food on your phone and follow a fermented diet for a period of time.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have long COVID symptoms (like fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes) that began within a month of a COVID infection in the past year.
- You own a smartphone or tablet to log your food.
- You are a patient at Mayo Clinic's Long COVID Clinic.
- You do not have conditions like severe gut disorders, weakened immune system, or other health issues that make a fermented diet unsafe.
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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