Three apples a day: gut bacteria shift detected in small study

NCT ID NCT07499960

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether eating three apples a day for three days changes the activity of gut bacteria in healthy adults. Fifteen volunteers provided stool samples before and after the apple-eating period. Scientists used a special technique to measure chemical changes in the samples. The goal was to see if a short-term increase in fruit fiber can be detected through gut bacteria activity.

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Locations

  • Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

    Prague, Prague, 16500, Czechia

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