Could a prebiotic powder boost your gut health? new study tests safety
NCT ID NCT06068894
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested the safety and tolerability of two types of prebiotic powders (hGOS and GOS) compared to a placebo in 60 healthy adults over 4 weeks. Participants added the powder to drinks daily and reported any gut symptoms. Researchers also checked changes in gut bacteria and inflammation markers. The goal was to see if these prebiotics are safe and how they affect the gut.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- humanized galacto-oligosaccharides (hGOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support using these prebiotics to improve gut health and reduce inflammation in healthy people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with gut conditions. Side effects like bloating or gas are possible.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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