Barley and kefir for gut health in active adults
This study looks at how eating barley and drinking kefir affects the good bacteria in your gut. If you are physically active and have a high fitness level, you may be able to join and help us learn more about foods that could support gut health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You are physically active and have a high aerobic fitness (based on your age and gender, you need to meet a certain minimum VO2max score from a fitness test)
- You do not have ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or coeliac disease
- You are not allergic to milk and do not have lactose intolerance
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 6 months
- You are not pregnant
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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