%0 Journal Article
%T Effects of Oligofructose-enriched Inulin and Digestive Symptoms on Subjective Wellbeing, Mood and Cognitive Performance | Smith | Journal of Food Research | CCSE
%A Andrew Smith
%J Home | Journal of Food Research | CCSE
%D 2019
%R 10.5539/jfr.v8n5p33
%X 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
%U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jfr/article/view/0/40231