Cricket powder for blood sugar and gut health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating cricket powder can help keep blood sugar levels stable and improve gut health. It is for healthy adults or those with prediabetes who are open to trying alternative proteins.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a serious illness such as cancer, heart disease, or an intestinal condition.
- You do not have food allergies to shellfish, dust mites, chickpeas, or soy.
- You agree to eat products containing cricket powder (insect protein).
- You are willing to wear monitors, give blood samples, and attend nutrition visits.
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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