ProSat - Long Term Effect of Probiotics on Satiety

Probiotics and Satiety - Acute Effects and Persistence of Acute Effects

The aim of the ProSat study is to examine the effects of a probiotic capsule containing Lb. Casei on subjective appetite sensation, ad libitum energy intake, and appetite hormone response in a single meal test and to determine whether the acute effects persist after daily supplementation of the probiotic capsule.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy men and women
• Normal to slight overweight (BMI: 22-28 kg/m2)
• 20-45 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking
• Daily medicine use (oral contraceptives excluded)
• Use of pre- and probiotic supplements and foods
• Blood donation 3 months prior to the study
• Hb < 7,5mmol/l
• Chronic illnesses such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes inflammatory diseases
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Elite athletes (>10 hours hard exercise/week)
• Vegetarians