Understanding the Efficacy of Dietary Supplement on Fungal Mycobiota in Healthy Volunteers: A Pilot Study
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore how the dietary supplement L-Phenylalanine affects the production of the metabolite phenylpropionic acid (PPA) and changes fungal populations of the gut microbiome.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female adults over the age of 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * History of a diagnosis of any gastrointestinal condition, such as inflammatory bowel syndrome or disease * Antibiotic usage within the past two weeks * Antifungal usage within the past month * Allergy to L-Phenylalanine or individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) * Adults taking medications known to interact with L-phenylalanine supplements, such as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MOAI), L-DOPA, and some antipsychotic drugs (complete and extensive drug list will be provided to interested participants during screening) * Pregnant or nursing women