DASH diet may reshape gut bacteria to fight colon cancer
NCT ID NCT04538482
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how the DASH diet changes gut bacteria compared to a standard American diet. Over 100 Black and white adults in Alabama ate either the DASH diet or a typical diet for 28 days. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes, bile acids, and inflammation to see if the DASH diet could create a healthier gut environment and lower colon cancer risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- DASH diet
- What this could lead to
- If the DASH diet improves gut health, it could point toward a simple dietary way to lower colon cancer risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage feeding study that only lasted 28 days. Results may not apply to everyone or lead to clear health benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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