Vitamin c may help heal leaky gut in obesity

NCT ID NCT07151105

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking vitamin C every day can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in adults with obesity. Participants will take vitamin C or a placebo for two weeks, then switch. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples to measure gut permeability and inflammation. The goal is to learn if vitamin C is a safe and effective way to support gut health in this population.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • The Ohio State University

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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