Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
fiber, inulin, gastrointestinal tolerance
Brief summary
The intake of inulin products has been linked to multiple health benefits which has lead to inulin fortification in food products. The investigators hypothesis that doses of up to 10 grams of inulin products should be well tolerated and not result in a significant increase in gastrointestinal symptoms.
Detailed description
0, 5, and 10 grams of inulin
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTInulin Fiber Supplement
Orange juice fortified with 0, 5g, and 10g of 2 inulin products
Sponsors
Cargill
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* english speaking * healthy men and women * 18 and 60 years of age * non-smoking * non-dieting * BMI less than 30 * standard diet consisting of no more than 15 grams fiber * not taking medications
Exclusion criteria
* BMI more than 30 * CVD * Diabetes Mellitus * cancer in prior 5 years * renal or hepatic disease * bacterial infection in past 2 weeks * more than 5 kg weight loss in past 3 months * history of drug or alcohol abuse in past 6 months * use of weight loss, lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive, or anti- inflammatory medications * concurrent or recent intervention study participation * consumption of laxatives * history of gastrointestinal disorders * food allergies * pregnant or lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal Tolerance Score | Aug 2008 thru Oct 2008 |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed