50 Evaluating influences of fructans on cytokine and immunoglobulin production in a human clinical trial

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover clinical trial involving 30 healthy adults was conducted to examine the impact of fructans on both the gut microbiota and immune system. Along with their regular diet, trial participants consumed either an oligofructose-enriched inulin supplement as the test diet or food grade maltodextrin as the control diet for a 28day period, with a minimum 2week washout period before cross-over. The …