How much inulin to aim for In prehistoric times - when we were eating far more vegetables and gnawing at roots - it's estimated that our ancestors consumed about 135 grams of inulin a day.

A new study shows that the prebiotic inulin improves vascular function in an animal model of cardiovascular disease. A key mechanism for how dietary gut microbiota modulation regulates host ...

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD Inulin is a prebiotic soluble fiber that absorbs water in the digestive tract, forming a gel-like substance that helps slow digestion and control ...

Inulin supplements and some foods and beverages will use a blend of short- and longer-chain inulin. These blends are also commonly used in research. --Digestive pros and cons ...

Foods high in inulin fiber are all plant-based and include chicory root, garlic, bananas, leeks, Jerusalem artichokes, and more, all of which promote good gut health.

Inulin May Help With Iron Uptake, Too Date: January 7, 2008 Source: US Department of Agriculture Summary: Chalk up another potential health benefit for inulin, a plant compound used in many foods ...

Inulin is often added to cheese, candy, yogurt, and salad dressings (Figure). [6] It can generate a creamy, fat-like texture through its ability to form microcrystals when added to either milk or ...

The study – published in the Journal of Food Science – assessed the effects and physicochemical properties of fat replacement by inulin in a sponge cake. The researchers, led by Julia Rodríguez-García ...

Inulin is chicory root fibre, although it is found in smaller quantities in other fruit & vegetables such as, jerusalem artichokes, leeks, carrots, parsnips and beetroots. Chances are, if you're ...

The report predicts significant growth for the global inulin market up to 2030, driven by a variety of factors such as increased health awareness, the rising demand for natural food ingredients ...