Innovation Anthology #717:

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We’re all plagued by that creeping weight gain as we age.

But the research of Dr. Nina Cluny and her colleagues at the University of Calgary may have an antidote for that.

It’s a prebiotic fibre called oligofructose. and in studies with rats, the supplement  appears to reduce food intake and shed some body fat.

The next step for Dr. Cluny’s team is to find out exactly how oligofructose works to ward off creeping weight gain.

DR NINA CLUNY:  We saw that the animals that received the dietary supplement, the prebiotic fibre, actually had altered levels of gut hormones, the hormones that are released in the intestines, and changes in the levels of hormones that are involved in the regulation of appetite and satiety, so the feeling of fullness when we’re eating.  We are going to explore the role of the specific bacteria, and really try and pinpoint exactly which ones are conveying the health benefit, helping to reduce body weight and to change the hormone levels.  

Dr. Cluny says while bananas and onions contain tiny amounts of oligofructose, the supplement is readily available in stores.

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Alberta Innovates Health Solutions

Alberta Innovates (formerly Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions)

As the newly formed Alberta Innovates corporation, we still fund top quality, internationally competitive health research and innovation activities to improve the health and wellbeing of Albertans. We provide leadership for Alberta’s health research and innovation enterprise by directing, coordinating, reviewing, funding and supporting research and innovation.

Working with our many partners  in the health system, we ensure that research achieves innovation in care, policy and practice, and that the needs of patients and clinicians influence research.

Our background

Alberta Innovates consolidation was launched November 1, 2016.

Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions

Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions was established as part of the Alberta Innovates system by an Act of Legislation of the Government of Alberta. It is a agency  of the Government of Alberta. We receive a yearly allocation from the Ministry of Health and report through the ministry to the people of Alberta.

Our Mandate and Roles document reflects our role and responsibilities and outlines the government statues and regulations with which we comply.

Alberta’s Health Research and Innovation Strategy (AHRIS) sets out Alberta’s health research agenda for the coming decade to ensure our considerable investments in research align with our priority—to improve the health of Albertans.

 

 

Program Date: 2015-09-22