Effect of Increased Protein Intake on Colonic Metabolism

Influence of a Protein Diet on the Colonic Metabolism and Phosphorus Housekeeping in Healthy Volunteers.

The purpose of this study is to modulate the protein fermentation and to investigate the effect on colon toxicity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy
• Regular eating pattern (3 meals/day)
• Age between 18 and 45 years old
• BMI between 18,5 and 30 kg/m²

Exclusion Criteria:

• Intake of antibiotics in the last month before the study
• Abdominal surgeries in the past (accept appendectomy)
• Consulting a dietician/following a diet
• Vegetarian
• Intake of pre- and/or probiotics
• Exposure to radioactivity in the year proceeding the study