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Beyond gut health—prebiotics promise mental wellness (Fibers)
Medical Xpress / University of Reading / British Journal of Nutrition ^ | Oct. 22, 2024 | Caitlin Victoria Hall et al
Posted on 10/27/2024 9:10:37 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
New collaborative research shows a prebiotic supplement can reduce inflammation. This could help with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in people with metabolic syndrome—a combination of several health concerns including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.
In the study, participants consumed 10g of a prebiotic fiber blend each day and received healthy eating advice for 12 weeks. A control group received healthy eating advice only, for the same period.
The study confirms a link between the gut microbiome and mental well-being.
After taking 10g of prebiotic fiber blend for 12 weeks, researchers saw a reduction in C-reactive protein (CRP) in the volunteers. This is a sign of reduced inflammation. At the same time, improvements in mental well-being were also observed. But in the control group, despite receiving healthy eating advice, there were no improvements.
The prebiotic supplement is made up of fructooligosaccharides, inulin, resistant dextrin, resistant maltodextrin, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, and guar gum. The supplement was provided for the study by Myota, a company which sells prebiotic supplements, which also funded the research.
Dr. Piril Hepsomali said, "People with metabolic syndrome tend to have high levels of inflammation and this could affect their mental well-being.
"We know that some gut bacteria produce short chain fatty acids that can regulate inflammation. The prebiotic blend increased beneficial gut bacteria, in particular Bifidobacterium and Parabacteroides, which are known to break down fiber and produce short chain fatty acids.
"We think the increase in these species, and the subsequent reduction in markers of inflammation, are playing a role in improving the mood of our participants."
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“The prebiotic supplement is made up of fructooligosaccharides, inulin, resistant dextrin, resistant maltodextrin, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, and guar gum.”
10 grams a day of this combination was what was needed to reduce C-reactive protein.
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