Collaborative research with Hokkaido University of Science (2018)

[Objective]

We examined whether the OM-X capsules can improve the balance of intestinal microbiota in healthy people who tend to be constipated.

[Methods]

Twenty healthy men and women with a tendency to constipation were divided into two groups: one receiving 3 placebo capsules per day and the other receiving 3 OM-X capsules per day. After 10 days of consumption of each test diet, one month of non-administration period was set. Then, a complete cross-over of test diet with OM-X or placebo were provided to the subjects. Their stools were collected after taking the test diet and the analysis of their intestinal microbiota was conducted on it.

[Results]

Many research papers have reported an increase in the phylum Firmicutes and a decrease in the phylum Bacteroidetes among the intestinal bacteria in obese individuals. Because of the fact that Firmicutes is often considered as the bacteria responsible for weight gain. Through this experiment, the number of Bacteroidetes was significantly increased and Firmicutes was significantly reduced after ingesting OM-X. Based on these results, OM-X can improve the balance of gut microbiota.