Effectiveness of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum on Cognitive Function and Sleep Efficiency in Healthy Elderly Subjects in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, and Parallel-Group Study.

The consumption of functional foods in a daily diet is a promising approach for the maintenance of cognitive health. The present study examines the effects of water-soluble prebiotic dietary-fiber, partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG), on cognitive function and mental health in healthy elderly indiv...

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Published in:Nutrients Vol. 16; no. 8; pp. 1211 - 1226
Main Authors: Abe, Aya, Kapoor, Mahendra Parkash, Morishima, So, Ozeki, Makoto, Sato, Norio, Takara, Tsuyoshi, Naito, Yuji
Format: research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article
Published: MDPI Apr2024
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          Abe, Aya
          Kapoor, Mahendra Parkash
          Morishima, So
          Ozeki, Makoto
          Sato, Norio
          Takara, Tsuyoshi
          Naito, Yuji
        affil: Department of Research and Development, Nutrition Division, Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd., 1-3 Takaramachi, Yokkaichi, Mie 510-0844, Japan
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          Cognition Evaluation
          Sleep Quality Evaluation
          Mental Health Evaluation
          Healthy Aging Evaluation
          Plant Gums Pharmacodynamics
          Dietary Fiber Pharmacodynamics
          Prebiotics
          Functional Food
          Dietary Supplementation
          Treatment Outcomes Evaluation
          Human
          Randomized Controlled Trials
          Double-Blind Studies
          Plant Gums Administration and Dosage
          Affect Evaluation
          Comparative Studies
          Confusion
          Memory
          Frailty Syndrome
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          Aged: 65+ years
      ab: The consumption of functional foods in a daily diet is a promising approach for the maintenance of cognitive health. The present study examines the effects of water-soluble prebiotic dietary-fiber, partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG), on cognitive function and mental health in healthy elderly individuals. Participants consumed either 5 g/day of PHGG or a placebo daily for 12 weeks in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and parallel-group study. An assessment of cognitive functions, sleep quality, and subjective mood evaluations was performed at baseline and after 8 and 12 weeks of either PHGG or placebo intake. The visual memory scores in cognitive function tests and sleepiness on rising scores related to sleep quality were significantly improved in the PHGG group compared to the placebo group. No significant differences were observed in mood parameters between the groups. Vigor–activity scores were significantly improved, while the scores for Confusion–Bewilderment decreased significantly in the PHGG group when compared to the baseline. In summary, supplementation with PHGG was effective in improving cognitive functions, particularly visual memory, as well as enhancing sleep quality and vitality in healthy elderly individuals (UMIN000049070).
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