Examining the Effectiveness of Digestive Enzymes at Reducing Bloating and Stomach Distension

Last updated: March 14, 2023
Sponsor: HUM Nutrition, Inc.
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Colic

Lactose Intolerance

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05520411
20240
  • Ages 18-45
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Flatter Me is a product that includes digestive enzymes in a way to support digestion of macronutrients and their constituents and provides herbs traditionally used for digestive health support. This trial aims to test Flatter Me against a placebo pill to examine differences in both subjective outcomes (feelings of bloating and indigestion) and changes in waist circumference (abdominal distension) after eating a test meal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Self Report bloating or stomach distension at least once per day after eating

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Currently taking any prescribed medication meant to treat gut health
  • Currently taking any medication for fluid balance (i.e., Aldactone)
  • Currently suffers from any pre-existing condition that would prevent them fromadhering to the protocol.
  • Currently suffers from any pre-existing condition that would prevent them fromconsuming cheese pizza.
  • Use of an antibiotic in the previous 3 months.
  • Taking an iron supplement with > 65mg of iron in the last week.
  • Diagnosed with any of IBS, chronic constipation, GERD, Crohn's Disease, ulcerativecolitis, celiac disease, liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure.
  • Lactose Allergy or Intolerance
  • Any food allergies
  • Current smoker
  • Wears dentures

Study Design

Total Participants: 25
Study Start date:
July 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
January 15, 2023

Connect with a study center

  • Citruslabs

    Santa Monica, California 90404
    United States

    Site Not Available

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