The Effect of Glucomannan Powder on Improving Gut Microbiota.
The Effect of Glucomannan Powder on Improving Gut Microbiota.
The object of this study is evaluating the effects of the Glucommanan on the healthy human subjects who are. In this trial, at most 30 healthy subjects whose ages are 20~65 years old (15 for placebo and 15 for intervention)will be included. The total experiment will be 9 weeks and the intervention period will be 6 weeks, within which, at week 0, 6, and 7, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), aspartate aminotransferase (AST, also known as GOT), alanine aminotransferase (ALT, also known as GPT), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Cr), fasting blood glucose (Glucose, AC) and adiponectin would be measured. Feces samples and anthropometric data will also be acquired. The results will be analyzed according to the methods published by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan Food and Drug Administration.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Both genders, aged between 20 and 65 years.
No history of gastrointestinal disorders or other significant health issues.
Overall good health.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants who have taken antibiotics or any medications/supplements that could affect the gut microbiota within 1 week prior to the experiment or during the study.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Smokers or individuals with excessive alcohol consumption.
Chronic disease medication usage for less than 3 months.
Postmenopausal women on hormone replacement therapy.
Individuals with acute illnesses such as a cold.