Tolerance and Utilization of Agave Inulin in Healthy Adults

Tolerance and Utilization of Agave Inulin in Healthy Adults

The objective of this study is to assess the tolerance and utilization of agave inulin. This will be accomplished through analyses of breath and fecal samples to quantify fermentation end-products- hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane will be measured in the breath, and short-chain fatty acids, ammonia, phenol, and indole will be measured in feces. Microbial populations will also be measured in fecal samples.

The objective of this study is to assess the tolerance and utilization of agave inulin. This will be accomplished through analyses of breath and fecal samples to quantify fermentation end-products- hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane will be measured in the breath, and short-chain fatty acids, ammonia, phenol, and indole will be measured in feces. Microbial populations will also be measured in fecal samples.

Inclusion Criteria:

• have body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.5 kg/m2
• free of metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI less than 18.5 or greater than 29.5 kg/m2
• presence of metabolic and gastrointestinal diseases
• pregnant or lactating
• taking medications that impact bowel function