A Randomised, Double-blinded, Placebo- Controlled, Parallel Study, to Assess the Effect of a Whole Fruit Powder on Gut Microbiome Function on Overweight & Obese Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of freeze-dried blueberry powder on the gut microbiome in overweight and obese adults. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Does the supplementation of freeze-dried blueberry powder reduce the risk of obesity or lower the weight of people with a high BMI? * Does freeze-dried blueberry powder alter the gut microbiome function? Participants will; * Mix one sachet of Study Product (freeze-dried blueberry powder/placebo) into breakfast/dessert/yoghurt daily for 56 days during the intervention phase. * Partake in 4 site visits over the 14-week period, including an initial screening visit and a follow-up visit after the intervention phase. Researchers will compare the effect of freeze-dried blueberry powder with a placebo in a population comprising overweight and obese adults to see if the gut microbiome is altered and if there is a change in body composition.
• Be able to give written informed consent.
• Adults between 50 to 65 years inclusive.
• Has a BMI \> 27 kg/m2.
• Low fibre diet, \<18 g/day.
• Is in general good health, as determined by the investigator.
• Willing to consume the Study Product daily for the duration of the study.