Could a 30-Plant drink ease PTSD? new trial tests Gut-Brain link
NCT ID NCT07107269
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether drinking a beverage made from 30 different organic vegetables daily for four weeks can improve gut microbiome diversity, reduce inflammation, and ease PTSD symptoms in adults diagnosed with PTSD. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the high-diversity drink or a low-diversity drink made from three vegetables. The study measures changes in PTSD severity, gut bacteria, and markers of inflammation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a high-diversity plant beverage made from 30 organic vegetables
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help manage PTSD symptoms by improving gut health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on PTSD symptoms may be modest or absent.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Food and Nutrition Clinical Research Lab - Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523, United States
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