Clinical validation of de-stress and happy gut powder for stress reduction and gut health improvement

Mulik, Sachin Baburao and Soni, Kriti and Ganu, Gayatri Pramod (2025) Clinical validation of de-stress and happy gut powder for stress reduction and gut health improvement. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 21 (2). pp. 247-257. ISSN 2582-5542

Introduction: Chronic stress and digestive disorders represent significant health challenges in modern society. This study investigates the potential of a novel herbal supplement, De-Stress & Happy Gut Powder, in addressing psychological stress and gastrointestinal symptoms through a comprehensive, natural approach. Materials and Methods: A single-arm, open-label clinical study was conducted with 30 participants (18 males, 12 females) aged 20-40 years. Participants consumed one sachet of De-Stress & Happy Gut Powder daily for 30 days. Assessments included the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), comprehensive blood tests, and vital sign measurements. Results: The study demonstrated a statistically significant 57.54% reduction in perceived stress levels. Gastrointestinal symptom assessments revealed substantial improvements across multiple parameters, including upper abdominal pain, heartburn, acid reflux, and bowel-related symptoms. Hematological investigations showed statistically significant increases in white blood cell count, red blood cell count, and hematocrit, though these were not clinically significant. Adverse events were observed in 23.33% of participants and were not related to the investigational product. Conclusion: De-Stress & Happy Gut Powder demonstrates promising potential in simultaneously addressing stress and gastrointestinal health through a natural, holistic approach. Further randomized, controlled trials are recommended to validate these preliminary findings.