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

NCT ID NCT04598022

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

Summary

This study follows 120 college freshmen to see how a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore diet affects their body weight, body fat, and the bacteria in their mouth and gut. Researchers will also check changes in saliva, urine, and blood markers. The goal is to understand how diet shapes our microbiome and metabolism during the first year of college.

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Locations

  • Institute of Human Nutrition

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    Kiel, 24105, Germany

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