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Effects of Grape Consumption on the Immune-Gut Axis in Obesity

University of Missouri-Columbia

Start Date

12/19/2025

Completion Date

12/30/2027

Summary

This study is investigating the benefits of whole freeze-dried grape powder consumption on the immune-gut axis in adults with obesity.

Detailed Description

The study is a 12-wk randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Participants will be randomized to one of two intervention sequences, either consuming 48g/day of whole freeze-dried grape powder followed by an isocaloric placebo powder or consuming the placebo powder followed by the whole freeze-dried grape powder. Active intervention phases will be 4 weeks in duration followed by a 4-week washout period between treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to 60 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18-60 years * Obesity with BMI of 30-45 kg/m2 * Willingness to consume study foods * Consistent diet and activity patterns for 4 weeks * Weight stable (\<5kg change over last 3 months) * Non-smoker \> 1 year or more * Not currently consuming an extremely healthy diet Exclusion Criteria: * Study food allergies * Regular consumption of grapes or grape-derived products * Gastrointestinal disease and/or bariatric surgery * Uncontrolled hypertension and blood pressure \>180/110 * Diabetes * Illicit drug use * History of alcohol or drug abuse * Recent use of medications that affect immune function (e.g., corticosteroids) * Recent consumption of antibiotics, prebiotics, probiotics, symbiotics, or dietary supplements containing fiber or phytochemicals * Pregnant or lactating individuals * HIV positivity * Recent start of medications that affect metabolism or appetite * Drug therapy for coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, congestive

Interventions

OTHER

Freeze-dried grape powder

OTHER

Placebo powder

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Conditions

Obesity &Amp; Overweight

Locations

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri 65211

United States