Because inulin itself is not specifically a single entity, its safety is viewed in the context of the plant containing it. Consequently, allergic reactions to plants with high inulin content are ...

Fiber is "the new protein," according to market research firms. But it could also be the new pain in your stomach. If you're like most Americans, you're trying to add more fiber to your diet. That's a ...

Inulin benefits may include managing gut health and blood sugar, based on some research support for the use of this prebiotic fiber. People also use inulin for cancer prevention and heart health, but ...

Chief among the most sought-after nutrients is fiber. Decades of research has shown that fiber leads to numerous positive outcomes including decreased chronic disease, increased longevity and improved ...

As shown in their small randomized crossover trial, published online in Gut, boosting the SCFA propionate had distinct positive effects on the gut microbiota, plasma metabolome, and systemic ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the impacts of Inulin, a prebiotic, on gut microbial assemblies and, in turn, skeletal muscle catabolism using ...