Fiber supplements for a healthy gut microbiome
This study tests whether two types of fiber—one from wheat and one from rice bran—can improve the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut. If you qualify, you'll be helping researchers learn if these fibers are good for digestion and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your weight is in a healthy range (body mass index between 18.5 and 25).
- You don't have any chronic gut conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or gluten sensitivity.
- You haven't taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- You have not been on a weight-loss diet or experienced major weight changes recently (and you weigh at least 110 pounds).
- You are not a heavy drinker, you don't currently smoke, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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