Effect of a Specific Blend of Fibers and Probiotics on the Microbiome

Inclusion criteria

• Informed consent signed
• Adult men and women aged 18 to 45 years
• Healthy based on the medical screening visit and medical questionnaire
• BMI in the range of 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

• Known food allergy and intolerance
• Currently participating in another clinical trial or research project
• Fewer than 5 spontaneous bowel movements per week on average
• Chronic or recurrent diarrhea with spontaneous bowel movements more often than 2 times daily
• Systemic antibacterial/antifungal therapy during the 3 months prior to study enrolment
• Medications or supplements that are known to alter gut function or microflora during the 4 weeks prior to study enrolment
• Volunteers under anti-hyperlipidemic, antihypertensive, estrogen-related and/or anticoagulant agents
• Prior gastrointestinal surgery (apart from appendectomy, cholecystectomy or herniotomy)
• Alcohol intake higher than 2 servings per day. A serving is 0.4 dl of strong alcohols, 1 dl of red or white wine, or 3 dl of beer.
• Artificially sweetened beverage intake higher than 1000 ml/ per day
• Female subjects will be excluded if they are pregnant, gave birth in the last 6 months, or are lactating.
• Subject having a hierarchical or family link with the research team members.