The Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Gut Microbiota Composition and Function in Healthy Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Short Chain Fatty Acids Concentration in Stools
Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 23 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow · Other
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About This Trial
The aim of this dietary intervention study is to explore how vitamin C affects the bacteria that live in our gut. Vitamins are essential nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. Our bodies cannot make them on their own, but we need them to function correctly. Vitamins play various roles, including supporting the immune system and assisting with energy production. Some vitamins in our diet can rea…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy individuals aged 18-65 years with a BMI between 18.5-35 Kg/m2
* Self-reported good health with no chronic conditions requiring regular medical care
* Willing to provide blood, urine, and stool samples at multiple time points
Exclusion Criteria:
* Aged \<18 or \>65 ye…
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