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.

Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF)

    RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada

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