This 30-day study evaluates how a natural food ingredient made from the co-fermentation of mushroom roots and chlorella microalgae affects digestive comfort and mood. Participants will consume a daily chocolate-flavored powder that can be easily mixed into beverages of 3 oz or less (15 kcal per serving) and will complete brief questionnaires assessing gut symptoms and mood.
Participants will mix an easy, tasty cocoa-flavored powder (under 15 kcal per serving) into their preferred beverage each day throughout the study and complete brief daily check-ins about how they are feeling in digestive comfort and mood. In addition, participants will complete two short assessments: one at the midpoint (Day 15) and a final assessment on Day 30 to help us understand changes in gut and mood health over time.
Complete a short screening questionnaire through our online platform to confirm eligibility for the study. If eligible, you’ll review the study details and sign an electronic consent form through the Alethios platform.
Complete eConsent, baseline demographics and surveys, confirm your consumption instructions, and begin your study the next day.
Complete daily and weekly surveys through the Alethios platform about your consumption adherence, preferences, and energy levels.
After completing all study requirements, adherent participants will receive a $40 Amazon gift card and access to their individual study data
This study is looking at how a food ingredient made through co-fermentation of oyster mushroom mycelium (Pleurotus pulmonarius), microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris), and bamboo fibre may affect gut-related well-being and mood in healthy adults (ages 18+) who experience minor gastrointestinal discomfort. These ingredients have previously been studied and used in clinical settings to observe gut, immune health as well as general wellbeing.
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