Research shows that many people do not get enough dietary fiber through their normal diet. As a result, some nutrients are not properly absorbed into the bloodstream. The immune system however does need these nutrients. Dietary fibers are therefore important for health. Nutricia has developed a new blend of natural fibers that can help people get enough fiber.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
43
Subjects in this study are to consume the study product twice daily during regular meals. The fiber mix consists of different types of dietary fiber that are individually well tolerated for human consumption.
Nutrition Clinical Research Unit
Utrecht, Netherlands
GSRS change
Change from baseline in the reported severity of GI symptoms assessed by the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) for diarrhea dimension at week 4 post-baseline.
Time frame: 4 weeks
GSRS change
Weekly changes from baseline in the reported severity of GI symptoms assessed by the GSRS for diarrhea dimension at week 1, week 2, and week 3 post-baseline.
Time frame: week 1, week 2, week 3,
GSRS change
Weekly changes from baseline in the reported severity of GI symptoms assessed by the GSRS for abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, and reflux dimensions at week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4.
Time frame: week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4
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