Pulse power: beans and lentils may reshape your gut bacteria
NCT ID NCT07043712
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how eating a diet rich in pulses—like beans, lentils, and peas—affects the gut microbiome, feelings of fullness, and appetite hormones. Researchers are enrolling 44 overweight or obese adults who will follow a high-pulse diet for four weeks. The goal is to see if these foods can positively change gut bacteria and help with appetite control, which could be useful for managing metabolic syndrome.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high pulse diet (beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that eating more pulses helps improve gut health and appetite control, pointing toward dietary strategies for managing metabolic syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage dietary study with only 44 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the diet may be hard to follow long-term.
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University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States