Gut check: army study tests probiotics as stress shields

NCT ID NCT05392556

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking probiotics or prebiotics for 4 weeks could help healthy adults handle stress better. 73 men and women took part, and they faced physical and mental stress tests, including a weighted walk and electric shocks. The goal was to see if these supplements protect the gut and brain from stress-related damage.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

    Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States

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