Revealing Microbiome Association With (Plant-based) Diet in Freshman
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a vegan vs. vegetarian dietary pattern compared to an omnivore diet on body weight, saliva and stool microbiome profiles, as well as saliva, urine and plasma metabolome profile changes in freshmen after the first year at university/college.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * freshman * following a vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern for at least 3 months * own a smartphone (including internet access and camera) Exclusion Criteria: * regular use of medication (excluding oral contraceptiva) * use of antibiotics in the last 6 weeks * chronic disease, especially gut diseases * following a vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern for less then 3 months * no clear assignment of vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern * electrical implants