Investigating the effect of a soluble seaweed dietary fibre on wellness, gut flora and metabolism.

Phase 1

• Conditions: Digestive health; Oxidative stress; Inflammatory status; glucose tolerance; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001057572
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Wollongong

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-10-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Overweight (BMI>24) individuals consuming an average western diet (as identified by K:Na ratio in 24hr urine and the initial record of 3 random 24hr dietary intakes). Presence of mild gut health concerns are allowed but not a requirement.

Exclusion Criteria

BMI<24
Concerning indications of very high blood pressure (as measured during recruitment or self diagnosed)
Very high glucose sensitivity
Medication of antibiotics (participants may finish with a shorter intervention if antibiotics are required)
Any other severe digestive conditions such as IBS or Chrons disease.
Coronary Heart Disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified