Researchers at the University of Surrey are recruiting for a study looking at whether a daily prebiotic supplement (galacto-oligosaccharides, or GOS) can help with perimenopausal brain fog, sleep and mood. This builds on emerging research into the gut-brain axis, though evidence in this area is still developing.
What’s involved: a six-week, placebo-controlled study. Participants take a daily supplement, complete short questionnaires, wear a sleep-tracking watch for two weeks, keep a brief food diary, and provide two at-home stool samples.
Who can take part: women experiencing perimenopause, English-speaking, living in the UK. Both those on HRT and not on HRT can apply. Some medical conditions and medications are exclusion criteria.
To find out more contact:
Lucy Copps (Lead Researcher): l.copps@surrey.ac.uk
Dr Kathrin Cohen Kadosh (PI): k.cohenkadosh@surrey.ac.uk
To take part visit: https://surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0d0YGG8d8zUXiaa?Q_CHL=qr
This is independent research, not a WHC/BMS study. Taking part is voluntary; this is not medical advice. The study has University of Surrey ethics approval.
