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The Impact of Diet on the Gut-Microbiota-Brain Axis
Sponsor: University College Cork
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week dietary intervention on cognitive function, stress, and the gut microbiota in healthy adults with low fibre intake.
Official title: An Interventional Study on the Association Between Diet, Cognitive Function, Stress and the Gut Microbiota in Healthy Volunteers.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2022-07-14
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2024-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Fermented Foods
Participants will recieve dietary education to include 4 to 6 portions of fermented foods to their normal diet.
High Fibre
Participants will recieve dietary education to increase their fibre intake to 24-35g/day in their normal diet.
Combined Diet
Participants will recieve dietary education to increase their fibre intake to 25-30g/day and include 3 to 4 portions of fermented foods to their normal diet.
Control
Participants will recieve dietary education based on the Irish healthy food pyramid.
Locations (1)
APC Microbiome Ireland
Cork, Ireland