GUT -MICROBIOTA

This study looked at whether eating a plant-based diet for 12 weeks could lower blood pressure and change gut bacteria in 102 kidney transplant recipients. Participants either followed a plant-based diet or their usual diet. The goal was to see if this diet could help manage hear…

This study tested whether a diet rich in boron (found in nuts, dried fruits, and legumes) could improve health in 40 obese adults, compared to a standard Mediterranean diet. Over four weeks, researchers measured changes in body mass index, gut bacteria, appetite hormones, and cho…

This study looked at whether taking soluble dietary fiber supplements can improve sperm quality in men with obesity. 74 men took either fiber or a placebo for a period. The goal was to see if fiber could help with sperm movement, shape, and count, which are often poor in men with…

This completed study looked at 1,740 newly married couples to see if the bacteria in their mouth, eyes, and gut are linked to sleep problems, vision issues, and mood. Participants provided samples and completed surveys about sleep, anxiety, depression, and dry eye symptoms. The g…

This study tested a community-based program that teaches rural women in Mexico how to follow the Planetary Health Diet—a diet that is healthy for people and the environment. Thirty-four women took part in educational sessions, counseling, and workshops. Researchers measured chang…

This study looked at how drinking beverages with different sweeteners—low-calorie sucralose, refined sugar, or natural fruit juice—affects blood sugar control and gut health in healthy adults. Over three weeks, 42 participants drank one type of sweetened drink daily. Researchers …

This study looked at how different levels of processing in plant-based protein foods change the bacteria in your gut and your body's chemistry. 38 healthy adults ate these foods so researchers could measure changes in metabolism, gene activity, and inflammation. The goal was to u…

This study looked at 42 adults with both H. pylori infection and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Researchers used advanced DNA and chemical tests on stool samples to map the types of gut bacteria and their byproducts. The goal was to better understand how these two …

This study tested whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program could be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy adults and compared them to samples stored in screening kits. The goal was to see if the sto…

This study looked at the gut bacteria of 192 people, including those with untreated high blood pressure, treated high blood pressure, and healthy individuals. Researchers analyzed stool samples to find differences in bacteria types and functions. The goal was to understand how gu…