A GUT-BRAIN STUDY
Feeling stressed? Take part in our research study on the gut-brain axis.
The study is being conducted by Myota with independent oversight from researchers at The University of Reading.
WHAT IS THIS STUDY ABOUT?
We want to understand how a fibre supplement affects your gut health and your mental health, a connection scientists call the gut-brain axis.
Prebiotic fibre is food for the beneficial bacteria in your gut. When good bacteria feed on prebiotic fibre, they produce substances that support digestion, immunity and lower inflammation. New research suggests they may also influence stress, mood and anxiety, and that's exactly what BALANCE is testing.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
1
Complete a consent form and a 15-minute screening call to check you're a fit.
2
One 2–3 hour visit to our Central London clinic: surveys, simple tasks, a finger-prick test and basic measurements.
3
Take one sachet of prebiotic fibre or placebo each day for 12 weeks (allocation is random).
4
Short online surveys from home, 10–20 minutes, no travel needed.
5
Return to the clinic to repeat the same assessments from your baseline visit.
6
A final set of short online surveys from home to wrap things up.
You may be eligible to take part if you:
Are aged 18-50
Are noticing everyday stress in your life
Are not taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication or hormonal birth control
Are not currently taking a prebiotic or probiotic supplement
Live in or can travel to Greater London
Are not pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy during the study
Have no diagnosed psychiatric, neurological, gut or metabolic condition
Additional eligibility criteria apply. If you're interested in taking part, click below to fill in a short eligibility screening form.
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