Prebiotics as a Means to Modulate Gut Fermentation, Metabolism, Appetite and Cognition

Prebiotics as Means to Modulate Colonic Events, With the Purpose to Increase Beneficial Effects on Metabolism, Satiety and Cognition.

This study aims at investigating the impact of colonic fermentation of intrinsic indigestible carbohydrates in cereal whole kernels after three days consumption, on metabolic variables and cognition. The study is performed in healthy, normal to slightly over-weight test subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI 19-28 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• gastrointestinal diseases
• metabolic disorders
• tobacco/snuff user
• antibiotic/probiotic treatment