About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of consuming fermented pulses (certain types of legumes like chickpeas or lentils) in healthy people. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. How does consuming the fermented foods impact the gut microbiome? 2. Does this interaction between the fermented foods and the gut microbiome affect inflammation?
Participants will be asked to consume two sets of prepared meals, one containing unfermented pulses, the other containing fermented pulses.
Researchers will compare the gut microbiome and inflammation between these two diets.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Healthy adults
Disqualifiers
Taken antibiotics within the past month
Taking any medication for the management of diabetes or obesity
Are pregnant
BMI > 24.9
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Unfermented chickpea
- Fermented chickpea
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Penn State University
Lead sponsor
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Collaborator