Dairy vs. soy: which boosts gut health best?
NCT ID NCT07257913
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how adding milk, fermented milk, or soy drinks to a healthy diet changes gut health in 20 middle-aged adults with belly fat and slightly high cholesterol or blood sugar. Participants follow a diet based on Canadian guidelines and drink one of the three beverages three times a day for 9 days. Researchers measure gut barrier function, inflammation, and digestion to see if dairy offers extra benefits over soy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- milk, fermented milk, and soy beverage
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that dairy products improve gut health better than soy alternatives, guiding dietary recommendations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, short-term study (20 people, 9 days) with no disease treatment. Results may not apply to the general population.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF)
RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada