Effect of Spice Consumption on the Microbiome

Several human intervention studies have also been performed that demonstrated beneficial effects of high polyphenol fruits and vegetable on the intestinal microbiome. No information is available about the effect of spice consumption on the gut microbiome. This proposed pilot study will assess the ability of daily consumption of 5 grams of mixed spices to alter the gut microbiome composition compared to placebo in a free-living population.