CompletedNot Applicable

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

United States25 participantsStarted 2022-07-01

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self Report bloating or stomach distension at least once per day after eating 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 from adhering to the protocol. * Currently suffers from any pre-existing condition that would prevent them from consuming 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, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure. * Lactose Allergy or Intolerance * Any food allergies * Current smoker * Wears dentures

What they're measuring

Perceived Changes in Bloating and Stomach Distention

Timeframe: 1 Week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05520411

SponsorHUM Nutrition, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-15

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