Potato starch study probes gut microbiome shifts

NCT ID NCT06949631

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking resistant potato starch for 4 weeks changes the types of bacteria in the gut of healthy adults. 74 participants took either the starch or a placebo and provided stool samples to measure bacteria levels. The goal was to understand how this common food ingredient might affect gut health.

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Locations

  • Apex Trials

    Guelph, Ontario/ON, N1G 0B4, Canada

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