Freshman diet study: vegan vs. Meat-Eaters' gut bugs revealed!

NCT ID NCT04598022

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026

Summary

This study follows 120 college freshmen to see how a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore diet changes their body weight and the bacteria in their mouth and gut. Participants will provide saliva, stool, and urine samples over their first year at university. The goal is to understand how different eating patterns affect health and body composition.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Institute of Human Nutrition

    RECRUITING

    Kiel, 24105, Germany

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