Inulin (Dietary Fibre)
Inulins are naturally found in polysaccharides produced by plants, industrially most often Extracted from chicory. The inulins belong to dietary fibers known as fructans. Inulin is used by plants as a storing energy and found in roots or rhizomes.
Inulin is a starchy substanc. It is found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including wheat, onions, bananas, leeks, artichokes, and asparagus. The inulin is used for medicine found in soaking chicory roots in hot water. Inulin is used for high blood fats, cholesterol and triglycerides. It is used for weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, and diabetes.
Benefits
Improves digestive health -Inulin can help stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Increasing these bacteria can help improve digestion, immunity and overall health
Relieves constipation -Inulin may also help relieve symptoms of constipation.
Promotes weight loss -Inulin can also help with weight loss.
Helps control diabetes -Inulin may improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes and prediabetes.
Support heart health - Inulin may improve heart health. It reduces blood triglycerides and cholesterol.
Improve mineral absorption and bone health - Inulin improves calcium and magnesium absorption, resulting in improved bone density.
Help prevent colon cancer.
Help treat inflammatory bowel disease - Inulin supplements may have benefits against inflammatory bowel disease.