Could a common chinese herb change your gut bacteria and fight colon cancer?

NCT ID NCT07519681

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at how berberine hydrochloride, a natural compound used in Chinese medicine, changes the bacteria living in the gut. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and people who have had colon polyps removed to see if berberine boosts helpful bacteria like Akkermansia. The goal is to understand if these changes might help prevent colon cancer.

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