Revealing Microbiome Association With (Plant-based) Diet in Freshman

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Age
18 – 25
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Kiel · Other
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About This Trial

Aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a vegan vs. vegetarian dietary pattern compared to an omnivore diet on body weight, saliva and stool microbiome profiles, as well as saliva, urine and plasma metabolome profile changes in freshmen after the first year at university/college.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * freshman * following a vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern for at least 3 months * own a smartphone (including internet access and camera) Exclusion Criteria: * regular use of medication (excluding oral contraceptiva) * use of antibiotics in the last 6 weeks * chro…
Contacts

Anja Bosy-Westphal, PhD, MD

+494318805674

abosyw@nutrition.uni-kiel.de

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