Focus on Fibre Study

Focus on Fibre Study

The Rowett Institute are recruiting participants for a 7-week study.  The study assesses the role of dietary fibre in the regulation of appetite control and the adaptation of the microbiome (gut ecosystem) for health.

We require:

  • Aged over 18 years old
  • Overweight (BMI 28-40kg/m²)
  • Healthy male; or a healthy female (who takes the oral contraceptive pill, is on some form of hormonal contraceptive, or is postmenopausal)
  • You are a low fibre consumer (you eat less than 18g of fibre per day)
  • You are not able to participate if you have a food allergy or eat a vegetarian diet

Further information:

Download the participant information sheet pdf

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