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Bean Smoothie Supplementation Intervention for Improving Bowel Health in Healthy Adults

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial tests how well bean smoothie supplementation (pulse) affects metabolic (how the body processes fats and sugar) and bowel (colon) health in healthy adults. Obesity is a substantial risk factor for developing many chronic diseases. Beans are a forgotten staple food that shows promise in improving health. Studies also identify improved metabolic parameters with bean consumption, consistent with protection against cancer. Unfortunately, data remains limited to recommend using beans in colorectal cancer primary prevention clinical guidelines. Pulses are the dried seeds of non-oilseed legumes, which include the following: dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils. Consuming a bean smoothie supplementation may help improve bowel health in healthy adults.