How Gut Supplements Affect Digestive Health in Healthy People
Part of Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking propionate and butyrate supplements—short-chain fatty acids that support digestive health—help maintain a healthy gut. Researchers will monitor how these supplements affect your intestinal function and overall wellness over time.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 75 years old
- Able to read, understand English, and complete daily symptom and pill diaries
- Willing to stop taking propionate or butyrate supplements (if you're currently taking them) at least 7 days before the study and throughout the study
- No history of migraines or chronic digestive diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or Crohn's disease
- No antibiotic use in the 2 weeks before the study starts
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant (if female)
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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