Role of Colonic Events on Metabolism and Appetite Control: A Synbiotic Approach

Prebiotics and Probiotics as Means to Modulate Colonic Events, With Specific Focus on Metabolism and Satiety

The purpose of the study is to evaluate food factors related to colonically derived regulation of glucose metabolism (and related parameters) and satiety using a semi-acute meal study in healthy subjects as experimental model.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Normal fasting blood glucose, BMI 19-25 kg/m2, for women: hormon based contraceptives

Exclusion Criteria:

• gastrointestinal diseases or food allergies e.g. lactose-, gluten intolerance, metabolic disorders e.g. diabetes, tobacco/snuff users. Antibiotic or probiotic usage within two weeks, and during the study. Vegetarians