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Effects of a Microalgae Extract Dietary Supplement on Gut Health, Anxiety, and Immune Function

RECRUITINGPhase 1Sponsored by Colorado State University
Actively Recruiting
PhasePhase 1
SponsorColorado State University
Started2024-02-05
Est. completion2024-05-24
Eligibility
Age18 Years – 55 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site

Summary

This study will be conducted to determine the effect of daily Tetrasol consumption in supporting gut health using assessments of gastrointestinal symptoms (GSRS) and bowel habits (BSS) as primary outcome measures. The investigators also intend to explore fecal and blood biomarkers of intestinal permeability/function, determination of anxiety and stress levels through both validated assessments and saliva and blood biomarkers, establishment of intervention safety and tolerability through comprehensive metabolic panels and overall compliance, explore the effects of the intervention on inflammation and acute stress (Cold Presser Test), blood lipid profiles, and gut microbiota composition as secondary outcomes.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years – 55 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy, normal to overweight (BMI of 18.0-29.9) adults between 18-55 years of age with mild to moderate gastrointestinal distress confirmed by one positive response to the Rome IV criteria (Appended).

Exclusion Criteria:

* BMI \>30.0 or \<18.0
* Smoking or other use of tobacco products
* Diagnosed intestinal diseases such as Celiac, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or Gastrointestinal Cancers
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
* Regular use of NSAIDs or MAO inhibitors
* Clinically diagnosed mental health disorders (clinical depression, bipolar disorder, etc.)

Conditions4

AnxietyGastrointestinal ProblemGastrointestinal SymptomsStress

Locations1 site

Food and Nutrition Clinical Research Lab(FNCRL), Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80526
Tiffany L Weir, MSc,PhD970-491-4631tiffany.weir@colostate.edu

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