MicroFIBERgut: Effects of Lifestyle Changes and Chitosan on Gut Microbiota and Weight Management

Interdisciplinary rehabilitation programmes 5 days per week, for 4-6 weeks. The aim of the rehabilitation programme is to improve lifestyle through improved planning of activities of daily life, improved planning of food intake, increased physical activity, and weight loss. The focus is on physical and mental well-being and reinforcing participation in social activities. Patients are encouraged to carry on with their lifestyle changes after dismission from the program. Total duration 14 weeks

Daily intake of chitosan supplement. Daily dose: 4 capsules(1,5 g chitosan) twice at main meals; total 3 g Duration: 12 weeks

Daily intake of placebo (Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), and native maize food starch (FS)) Daily dose: 4 capsules(0.75 g MCC + 0.75 g FS) twice at main meals; total 3 g Duration: 12 weeks