This study is looking at how a prebiotic supplement called native chicory inulin affects the good bacteria in your gut, specifically *Bifidobacterium*. Researchers want to see how quickly and how much these bacteria change when you take inulin, and what happens to them after you stop. You might be able to join if you are a healthy adult between 18 and 45 years old with a healthy weight and regular bowel movements. Participants will take either 12 grams of inulin or 6 grams of maltodextrin (a control substance) daily. The main goal is to measure changes in *Bifidobacterium* in your stool after 13 weeks. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 52 healthy participants. It compares the effects of native chicory inulin to maltodextrin.

What's involved

You would take a supplement (inulin or maltodextrin) daily, split into two dosages. Stool samples will be collected to measure changes in *Bifidobacterium* counts at 13 weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint is measured at 13 weeks, which indicates the duration of the main observation period.

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