K58
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Gastrointestinal complaints (chronic and/or acute) - Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or leaky gut syndrome
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Capillary blood sampling not possible - Coagulation disorder or anticoagulant medication - Pregnancy/breastfeeding - Medication that affects lipid or cholesterol metabolism - Blood pressure medication - Blood sugar medication - Antibiotic use in the last 4 weeks - Use of cortisone/glucocorticoids - Regular use of dietary supplements or foods to support intestinal flora/microflora - Use of a pacemaker - Diagnosed diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (tumors, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, gastric bypass)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in the diversity of the gut microbiota and gastrointestinal symptoms with improvement in parameters associated with leaky gut. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the following parameters: BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol (HDL, LDL, total), CRP, hsCRP, body composition. Polyphenols in urine and telomere length in sputum are also being analyzed. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Institut für Ernährungswissenschaft, Justus Liebig Universtät Giessen