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Effects of oligofructose-enriched inulin on subjective wellbeing, mood and cognitive performance.

Smith, Andrew P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8805-8028 2019. Effects of oligofructose-enriched inulin on subjective wellbeing, mood and cognitive performance. Journal of Food Research 8 (5) , pp. 33-40. 10.5539/jfr.v8n5p33

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Abstract

Rationale: Research has shown that the behavioural effects of inulin vary depending on dose, whether combined with food or not, and length of time that the inulin is consumed. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the acute effects of 13g of inulin on digestive symptoms, mood and cognitive performance. Methods: This study compared 13g of inulin and maltodextrin placebo over a single day using a cross-over design (N=51), with a measurement of mood and cognition occurring across the day. Results: Inulin increased the number of motions occurring and the number of stools passed. Inulin was associated with a more negative mood and impaired cognition, especially episodic memory. Conclusions: Inulin can influence behaviour through a variety of mechanisms. Effects seen in this study could not reflect changes in gut flora due to the short time period studied. Other possible mechanisms are discussed.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Published Online
Status: Published
Schools: Psychology
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE)
ISSN: 1927-0887
Date of First Compliant Deposit: 1 August 2019
Date of Acceptance: 3 July 2019
Last Modified: 04 May 2023 23:14
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/124532

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