Sweet science: honey yogurt may fight inflammation in women

NCT ID NCT04248127

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether eating honey-flavored yogurt every day for 4 weeks can lower inflammation and improve gut health in overweight women aged 45 to 65. Twenty participants will eat both honey yogurt and sugar-sweetened yogurt at different times to compare effects. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation and gut bacteria changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

honey-flavored yogurt

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change to reduce low-grade inflammation and improve gut health in overweight women.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effects might be small or not meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation Overweight

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

  • University of California, Davis; Department of Nutrition

    RECRUITING

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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