A randomized placebo controlled trial to determine if increased dietary fiber will prevent weight gain, inhibit adiposity and reduce perceived stress levels in residents at the Waco Family Health Center as the result of changes in distal gut microbiota composition and function.
This study will utilize a single blind, placebo controlled, parallel design to assess the effect of dietary fiber \[Prebiotin\] on the gut microbiome, perceived stress, anthropometric variables, and clinical biomarkers of metabolism. All participants in this study will be resident physicians at the Family Health Center in Waco, TX. This population was selected based on pilot data indicating they are at a greater risk for weight gain and have higher levels of stress than the average population. The goal is to recruit 40 participants for a 12 week intervention trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
11
Fructo-oligosaccharide dietary supplement powder
Baylor University
Waco, Texas, United States
Change in body weight
The investigators will use the following procedure to assess the effect of Prebiotin (OEI) on changes in body weight: there will be two test days: a) baseline (Day 0), prior to randomization to OEI or placebo; and b) week 12, following the 11 week course of OEI/placebo treatment. The investigators will use OEI for the inulin challenge. Change in body weight will be quantified by bio electrical impedance.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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