Evaluation of Gut-Related Well-Being and Mood Effects of a Daily Nutritional Food Ingredient From the Co-Fermentation of Fungal Mycelium (Pleurotus Pulmonarius) and Microalgae (Chlorella Vulgaris)
Gastrointestinal DiscomfortDigestive Well BeingGut-related Symptoms
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Food ingredient of oyster mushroom mycelium (Pleurotus pulmonarius) and microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris)
Food ingredient of oyster mushroom mycelium (Pleurotus pulmonarius) and microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris): Food ingredient obtained from the co-fermentation of oyster mushroom mycelium (Pleurotus pulmonarius), microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) and added bamboo fibre with flavours for better palatability
Study summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the gut-related well-being and mood effects of a food ingredient obtained from the co-fermentation of oyster mushroom mycelium (Pleurotus pulmonarius), microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris), and bamboo fibre in healthy adults (aged 18+) experiencing minor gastrointestinal discomfort during an intervention period of 30 days. The participants will be allocated into two unbalanced groups to determine relationships between the measurable outcomes and the dose levels at three different time points: start of the study (baseline), 15 days (middle), and 30 days (end-point), during which participants will be asked to complete GSRS and POMS-2-SF questionnaire
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
Adults aged 18 years or older
Generally healthy individuals
Experience minor, non-clinical gastrointestinal discomfort at least twice per week for ≥3 months
Willing to consume the study product once daily for 30 days
Able to dissolve and consume the powdered product in a beverage
Able to read, understand, and complete electronic questionnaires in English
Access to a smartphone or computer for study participation
Provide electronic informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed gastrointestinal disease (e.g., IBS, IBD, GERD requiring medication)
Use of medications affecting gastrointestinal function or mood within the past 30 days
Initiation of new gut-, immune-, or mood-related supplements within 15 days prior to study start
Known allergy or sensitivity to study product components
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Major chronic medical condition that could interfere with study participation or data interpretation
Participation in another interventional clinical study within the past 30 days
Inability or unwillingness to comply with study procedures
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) Total Score — Baseline (Day 0) to Day 30 The primary outcome is the change in gastrointestinal symptom severity as measured by the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS). The GSRS is a validated self-report questionnaire assessing the severity of common gastrointestinal symptoms. Change in total GSRS score will be evaluated over the course of the 30-day intervention to assess the effect of the investigational food ingredient on gut-related well-being.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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