Purple bacteria: the next superfood? small study tests safety and protein absorption
NCT ID NCT07613983
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether healthy adults can safely digest and absorb protein from purple bacteria. Twelve participants ate a dairy product with or without purple bacteria, and researchers measured amino acid levels in their blood over four hours. The goal was to see if purple bacteria could be a viable protein source. The study is complete, but results are not yet reported.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Purple bacteria-enriched dairy product
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new, sustainable protein source for human nutrition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage safety and metabolism study in healthy volunteers. It does not test any disease treatment, and results may not apply to broader populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center of Investigation in Clinical Nutrition (CICN)
Louvain-la-Neuve, 1348, Belgium
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