Comparing Fiber Supplements for Gut Health
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This study compares different prebiotic fiber supplements to see which one best supports digestive comfort and gut health. You'll take a daily fiber supplement, wear a device that monitors intestinal gas, and answer questions about your symptoms over 5 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 and healthy weight (BMI 18.5–30)
- Currently eating less than 10 grams of fiber per day, with no fiber or probiotic supplements in the past 4 months
- No history of digestive conditions like IBS, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or severe food allergies
- Willing to take a daily fiber supplement and wear a monitoring device 22 hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays for 5 weeks
- Able to complete daily digital questionnaires on a smartphone or computer
- No tobacco/nicotine use, and not on weight-loss medications, antibiotics, or daily anti-inflammatory drugs
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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