Beans and lentils: the secret to a healthier gut?

NCT ID NCT07043712

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at how eating pulses like beans and lentils changes the bacteria in your gut and affects your appetite. Researchers will measure gut microbes, appetite hormones, and other health markers in 44 overweight adults. Participants will eat a special diet and provide blood and stool samples. The goal is to understand how pulses might help with weight and metabolic health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Missouri

    Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

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