Study Overview

Independent research showing measurable improvements in gut health,
digestion, nutrient absorption, and food tolerance.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Study Type

National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM)

Institution

156 adults

Participants

8 weeks

Duration

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NIIM Clinical Study Results

Clinical Proof Points

After 8 weeks, participants experienced improvements across digestion and overall wellbeing. This included reduced lower and upper digestive symptoms, better stool consistency and regularity, and improvements in quality of life such as sleep, energy, physical functioning, and mental wellbeing.

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80%
Regained tolerance to FODMAP foods
More than 80% of participants were able to tolerate FODMAP-containing foods again after 8 weeks, reducing digestive discomfort linked to these foods.
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33%
Improved tolerance to trigger foods
Around one third of participants regained tolerance to foods including gluten, dairy, spicy, acidic, fried or egg-based foods.
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33%
Improvement in leaky gut markers
Improved Lactulose and Mannitol recovery (Markers used to measure how well the gut lining absorbs nutrients. Lab testing showed the gut lining was functioning better in people who started with gut issues.
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38%
Improvement in leaky gut markers
Improved Lactulose/Mannitol ratio (Marker used to assess gut “leakiness” and barrier strength). A second gut test confirmed the gut lining became stronger and less leaky.

Digestive Symptom Improvements

Significant improvements across all major digestive concerns

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Constipation

Significant improvement

85% improvement

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Diarrhea

Significant improvement

78% improvement

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Urgency

Significant improvement

72% improvement

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Abdominal Pain

Significant improvement

80% improvement

Bristol Stool Score Improvements

Stool consistency improved to ideal Type 4 and frequency normalized to 1-2 times per day.

Type 1-2 (Constipated)

Before Study

45%

After Study

15%

Type 3 (Slightly Constipated)

Before Study

25%

After Study

20%

Type 4 (Ideal)

Before Study

20%

After Study

55%

Type 5-7 (Loose/Diarrhea)

Before Study

10%

After Study

10%

Key Research Findings

Rapid Onset

Benefits began within first 2 weeks of daily consumption.

Sustained Growth

Continued improvement throughout 8-week study period.

High Compliance

94% completion rate showing excellent tolerability.

Dose Response

2 scoops daily showed greater improvements than 1 scoop.

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Study Methodology & Limitations

Study Strengths

  • Conducted by National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM)
  • Randomized controlled trial design
  • 156 participants across 8 weeks
  • Multiple validated outcome measures
  • High compliance rate (94%)

Study Limitations

  • Self-reported subjective measures
  • 8-week duration may not capture long-term effects
  • Specific population may limit generalizability
  • Further research recommended for broader applications