Could humanized prebiotics boost gut health? new study explores safety

NCT ID NCT06068894

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested whether two types of prebiotics (GOS and a humanized version called hGOS) are safe and well-tolerated in 60 healthy adults. Participants took the prebiotics or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. Researchers tracked gut symptoms, changes in beneficial bacteria, and markers of inflammation to understand how these prebiotics affect gut health.

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Locations

  • UNC-Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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