Scientists track how fiber moves through your gut

NCT ID NCT03982836

Summary

This study aimed to understand how different types of dietary fiber affect the speed of digestion. Researchers measured stomach emptying and intestinal transit times in 25 healthy volunteers after they consumed specific fiber supplements. The goal was to gather basic knowledge to inform the safe and correct use of dietary fibers in various health situations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Escola de Enfermagem - UFMG

    Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-100, Brazil

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