Scientists track fiber's journey through the body to improve nutrition advice

NCT ID NCT03717311

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looked at how the body breaks down wheat bran fiber in 6 healthy women. Participants ate special biscuits made with labeled wheat bran, and researchers measured the fiber's byproducts in breath, urine, blood, and stool over 24 hours. The goal was to find new markers that show how fiber is fermented in the gut, which could help make better diet recommendations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Recherche en Nutrition Humaine Rhône-Alpes

    Pierre-Bénite, France

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