Gut fungi mystery: can a supplement change your inner ecosystem?

NCT ID NCT06433310

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether the dietary supplement L-Phenylalanine can change the levels of fungi (like Candida) and a specific metabolite in the gut of 20 healthy adults. Researchers will measure these changes in stool, swabs, and blood samples over time. The goal is to better understand how diet affects the gut's fungal community and immune reactions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

L-Phenylalanine

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could reveal how a common dietary supplement influences gut fungi and immune responses, pointing toward new ways to support gut health.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with health conditions. It is exploratory and not designed to prove any treatment benefit.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for GUT MICROBIOME are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Belfer Research Building

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10022, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact