Effect of Watermelon on Gut and Cardiometabolic Health
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity and Overweight
Dysbiosis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Florida State University · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of daily fresh watermelon consumption for 6-weeks on gut health, including microbiome diversity, gut barrier and immune function in young adults with overweight and obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Will consuming fresh watermelon daily for 6-weeks will improve intestinal barrier health and increase microbiome diversity…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Between 18 and 30 years old
* Ability to speak and read in English
* Overweight or Obese Class 1 and 2 (BMI ≥ 25 - 39.9 kg/m2)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intake of antibiotics in the last 3 months
* Intake of pre/pro/postbiotics in the last 3 months
* Current or past (within the …
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