Kimchi powder for gut health in IBS
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking kimchi powder (a dried form of the fermented cabbage dish) can improve gut health and symptoms in people with diarrhea-predominant IBS. You'll avoid regular kimchi for about 2 months, then take the powder daily and track how you feel.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30 (overweight range).
- You have diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) with frequent loose stools.
- You do not have other serious gut conditions (like inflammatory bowel disease) or a history of major abdominal surgery.
- You are willing to avoid eating kimchi for about 2 months during the study.
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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