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Effects of a Soya-Based Fibre Beverage on Weight and Health in Overweight Adults
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Summary
The goal of this intervention study is to evaluate the effect of soya-based dietary fiber beverage (SBB) in overweight adults. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the SBB effective in improving the weight and metabolic parameters among overweight adults? Overweight participants will be randomly assigned to intervention or control group for a defined intervention period. The intervention involved the consumption of the SBB beverage powder while allowing participants to maintain their usual meal portions. while the control group will be asked to continue their usual breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals during the study period. Clinical and biochemical parameters will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention period to evaluate potential metabolic changes. Anthropometric and body composition will be recorded. Assessments will include questionnaires related to food frequency (FFQ), food diary, physical activity (IPAQ), satiety and appetite, and defecation behavior.
Official title: Research on the Effect of Soya-Based Dietary Fibre Beverages (SBB) in Improving Anthropometric Parameters and Biomarker Profiles Among Overweight Students and Staff in Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2025-06-30
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2026-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Soya-based dietary fibre beverage
The intervention consume two servings of the beverage at least 30 min before each breakfast and teatime every day for 12 weeks. One serving is one sachet (53g) of beverage powder in 250 mL cold water. There was no strict portion control, and participants could continue their habitual eating patterns. The focus was on incorporating the SBB beverage as part of their daily diet without restricting overall food intake.
Locations (1)
Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia