How your gut bacteria affect your response to the Mediterranean diet
This study looks at how your gut bacteria (microbiome) affect the way your body responds to a Mediterranean diet. If you are healthy and not currently following this diet, they will see how you respond to eating this way.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 25.
- You are generally healthy and do not have heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
- You do not have any digestive conditions (like irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, or have had major gut surgery).
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last three months.
- You currently eat few Mediterranean-style foods (like olive oil, fish, fruits, and vegetables).
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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