Effects of Resistant Potato Starch on the Gut Microbiota

A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Effects of Resistant Potato Starch (SolnulTM) on Intestinal Flora

This was a randomized, double-blind, three-arm, parallel group clinical trial, which assessed the shifts that occur in microbial populations after four weeks of supplementation with resistant potato starch (SolnulTM) at two different dosages, in comparison to a placebo in healthy adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI between 18.0 and 34.9 kg/square meter (inclusive) that were generally healthy as determined by medical history and screening blood work.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), dyspepsia, significant gastrointestinal disorders, or other major diseases.