Study results show improved brain function in just 12 weeks
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A study found that people over the age of 60 who took a fiber supplement daily could improve brain function in just 12 weeks. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]A study found that people over the age of 60 who took a fiber supplement daily could improve brain function in just 12 weeks.
A study published in Nature Communications found that taking a fiber supplement for 12 weeks could improve performance on a memory test associated with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
The researchers tested inulin and FOS, two plant fiber supplements that help healthy bacteria grow in the gut. The researchers gave 36 pairs of twins (72 people) over the age of 60 a placebo or supplement every day for 12 weeks.
Participants did daily resistance training and took protein supplements aimed at improving muscle function. Researchers monitored participants remotely through video, online questionnaires, and cognitive tests.
The study found that the group that took fiber supplements performed better on tests assessing brain function, including the Paired Associates Learning test, which is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, and on tests of reaction time and processing. This means you’ll be better able to react to traffic situations or simply stop a fall. However, there was no significant difference in muscle strength between the group that took the supplement and the group that took the placebo.
Fiber supplements were shown to cause significant changes in the composition of participants’ gut microbiota, particularly increasing the number of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium.
“This inexpensive, over-the-counter plant fiber can benefit a wide range of people,” said Professor Claire Steves, senior author of the study and professor of aging and health.
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