Fiber fix: could a daily supplement reshape your gut health?
NCT ID NCT03773900
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026 · Updated 40 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking a daily fiber supplement (chitin-glucan) for three weeks could change the types and activity of gut bacteria in 19 healthy adults who were overweight or had a large waistline. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria and related substances in stool samples. The goal was to understand how this fiber might improve metabolic health, not to treat or cure any disease.
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Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine Rhône-Alpes - Centre hospitalier Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, 69310, France
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