Investigating the Tolerability of Oat Fiber (BG-OS) in Healthy Individuals

The rationale for this study is to determine the gastrointestinal tolerability of a food-grade fiber obtained from oat (BG-OS) in healthy participants. Additionally, the study aims to observe the effects of the BG-OS on glucose uptake (as measured by Continuous Glucose Monitors or CGM) after a dietary challenge with cooked white rice, other potential health benefits of oat, and gut microbiota via activities and technologies that can successfully and effectively be completed and utilized in a home setting. Outcomes will be examined in a broad age-range of adults who have chosen to try these products. The study incorporates participant reported outcomes and surveys, the use of a CGM device and carbohydrate (white rice) dietary challenge tests, at-home stool collection and standard blood sample collection for complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) tests, and A1C hemoglobin test.