Pilot Haskap Metabolite Timing Project

Launched by MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY · Apr 14, 2025

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The Pilot Haskap Metabolite Timing Project is a clinical trial looking at how the foods we eat can impact our health, especially for those at risk of conditions like metabolic syndrome. The trial focuses on the gut microbiome, which is the community of microorganisms in our digestive system. These microorganisms can influence how our bodies absorb healthy compounds found in foods, such as polyphenols, which are beneficial for heart health and reducing inflammation. By understanding this relationship better, the researchers hope to find ways to use diet as a tool for improving health.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 45 years old with a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30. However, certain factors can exclude you, such as having allergies to Haskap berries, recent use of antibiotics, or being pregnant. If you join the trial, you will be required to follow a special diet that avoids foods high in polyphenols for ten days. This trial is currently recruiting participants of all genders, and your involvement can help contribute to important research on how diet can support better health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-45 years old
• • Body mass index (BMI) between 18-30 kg/m\^2
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • allergy to Haskap berries
• • have taken antibiotics in the last 90 days
• • take dietary supplements
• • have adverse events from blood draws
• • take medication to lower cholesterol, inflammation, lipids
• • smoke cigarettes
• • pregnant and/or lactating
• • have diabetes
• • are unwilling to follow a no-polyphenolic diet for 10 days