Does a diverse whole-food plant-based blend improve gut microbiome and symptoms? A randomized controlled trial

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A 6-week randomized trial in adults with low fiber intake tested a 30+ plant whole-food blend (30 g/d) versus isoenergetic control and probiotic. The blend produced greater changes in microbial species abundance and improved GI symptoms, energy and satiety, with no serious adverse events and no clear change in microbiome health rank.

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