Berry compounds may tame gut inflammation, study hints

NCT ID NCT04100200

First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how natural compounds in strawberries and raspberries (polyphenols) interact with gut bacteria to reduce inflammation. Overweight adults with mild inflammation ate berries or a fiber supplement for 4 weeks. Researchers measured blood and stool markers to understand these effects. The goal is to learn, not to treat a disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Nutrition Research Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States

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