Perceived changes in well-being following polysaccharide intake in middle-aged adults

摘要: There is increased scientific interest in the effects of nutrition on cognition and well-being. Plant sourced polysaccharides play multiple roles biological processes required for health This study explored subjective experiential reports well-being following intake a plant derived polysaccharide supplement. The used 12 week double-blind, placebo controlled supplementation design. 109 middle-aged adults (45–60 years) took standardised teaspoon combination or twice daily weeks (3.6 g per day), completed three, open-ended interviews at 4, 8 12. Participants who supplement reported significantly more perceived beneficial changes both physical psychological well-being, specifically 12, compared to those received placebo. provides starting point understanding impact interventions aspects Importantly, as health-related application science, this research supports relationship that emerging between properties function polysaccharides. It essential future assesses range outcomes further structure-function relationships with aim enhancing functional individuals.