Scientists track food DNA's journey through the human gut
NCT ID NCT06687226
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study at Duke University will track how quickly DNA from food passes through the digestive system. Twenty healthy adults will eat a special powder mix and then provide stool samples over several days. Researchers will measure food DNA in the samples to see how fast it travels and disappears.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- reconstitutable food powder (Gatorade Zero with camu camu, kelp, or maqui)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help scientists understand how food DNA moves through the gut and how it might affect nutrient absorption and gut bacteria.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 healthy people, so results may not apply to everyone. It simply measures digestion speed, not a treatment or cure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical Sciences Research Building III (MSRB III)
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States