About this trial
This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week dietary intervention on cognitive function, stress, and the gut microbiota in healthy adults with low fibre intake.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Be able to give written informed consent.
Be between 18 and 50 years of age.
Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5-29.9 Kg/m2.
Be in generally good health as determined by the investigator.
Disqualifiers
Are less than 18 and greater than 50 years of age.
Have a BMI below 18.5 or above 29.9 Kg/m2.
Have a significant acute or chronic coexisting illness [cardiovascular, gastrointestinal (GI) [to include functional GI disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, food allergies], immunological, psychiatric [to include formal or as determined by MINI Psychiatric interview, diagnosis of current major depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, other DSM-IV Axis I disorder], neurodevelopmental disorders, immunological, metabolic disorders [to include type I or II diabetes], or any condition which contraindicates, in the investigators judgement, entry to the study,
Have a condition or taking a medication that the investigator believes would interfere with the objectives of the study, pose a safety risk, or confound the interpretation of the study results; all psychoactive medications [to include anxiolytics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, centrally acting corticosteroids, and opioid pain relievers), laxatives, enemas, antibiotics, anti-coagulants, over-the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS). Subjects should have a wash-out period of 4 weeks.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Fermented Foods
- High Fibre
- Combined Diet
- Control