Golden Greens Organic Prebiotic Inulin Fibre, 250g

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When combined with water, inulin bulks up and forms a gel-like substance that expands in the digestive tract. This may help decrease appetite and cravings — potentially helping with weight loss. It also slows the process of food emptying from the stomach and takes up more volume, both which contribute to satiety after eating. 4. Boosts Heart Health and Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors Hsu, C. Y.; Bansal, N. (August 2011). "Measured GFR as 'gold standard'—all that glitters is not gold?". Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 6 (8): 1813–1814. doi: 10.2215/cjn.06040611. PMID 21784836. Inulin is a natural storage carbohydrate present in more than 36,000 species of plants, including agave, wheat, onion, bananas, garlic, asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke, and chicory. For these plants, inulin is used as an energy reserve and for regulating cold resistance. [5] [6] Because it is soluble in water, it is osmotically active. Certain plants can change the osmotic potential of their cells by changing the degree of polymerization of inulin molecules by hydrolysis. By changing osmotic potential without changing the total amount of carbohydrate, plants can withstand cold and drought during winter periods. [7]

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In one weight loss study, people with prediabetes took inulin or another fiber called cellulose for 18 weeks. Those taking inulin lost significantly more weight between 9 and 18 weeks ( 10). Inulins without glucose are beta-D-fructopyranosyl-[D-fructofuranosyl](n-1)-D-fructofuranosides, abbreviated as FpyFn. Inulin was discovered in 1804 by German scientist Valentin Rose. He found "a peculiar substance" from Inula helenium roots by boiling-water extraction. [7] [8] In the 1920s, J. Irvine used chemical methods such as methylation to study the molecular structure of inulin, and he designed the isolation method for this new anhydrofructose. [8] [9] During studies of renal tubules in the 1930s, researchers searched for a substance that could serve as a biomarker that is not reabsorbed or secreted after introduction into tubules. [10] [11] A. N. Richards introduced inulin because of its high molecular weight and its resistance to enzymes. [10] Inulin is used to determine glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys. [12] Chemical structure and properties [ edit ] Because normal digestion does not break inulin down into monosaccharides, it does not elevate blood sugar levels and may, therefore, be helpful in the management of diabetes. Inulin also stimulates the growth of bacteria in the gut. [5]

Suggested dosages vary by supplement maker. Optimal doses of inulin have not been set for any condition. Quality and active ingredients in supplements may vary widely from maker to maker. This makes it hard to set a standard dose. Can you get inulin naturally from foods? Inulin is also fructan. Like other fructans, it is a prebiotic, meaning that it feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Coudray C, Rambeau M, Feillet-Coudray C, et al. Dietary inulin intake and age can significantly affect intestinal absorption of calcium and magnesium in rats: a stable isotope approach. Nutr J. 2005;4:29. View abstract. Our insomniac tester could not wait to give it a go. Just a teaspoon daily in water 90 minutes before hitting the hay worked wonders and resulted in a truly restful night" -The Independent.

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In another study, inulin-fed rats showed fewer precancerous cell changes and less inflammation than the control group ( 25). Marteau P, Jacobs H, Cazaubiel M, Signoret C, Prevel JM, Housez B. Effects of chicory inulin in constipated elderly people: a double-blind controlled trial. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2011;62(2):164-70. View abstract. While it is safe for most people, those with a FODMAP intolerance or certain allergies should be cautious. Golzarand M, Bahadoran Z, Mirmiran P, Azizi F. Inulin intake and the incidence of cardiometabolic diseases: a prospective cohort study. Food Funct 2022;13(20):10516-10524. View abstract.

Inulin powder is an inulin supplement that you can add to foods and drinks. Inulin powder can be extracted from agave, artichokes, or chicory root. As a non-digestible prebiotic, inulin passes through the large intestines unabsorbed. During this process, it naturally ferments and feeds the healthy intestinal microflora (bacterial organisms, including bifidobacterium) that populate the gut.

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It also reduces constipation, boosts heart health, lowers metabolic syndrome risk factors, can replace sugar and flour in recipes, and increases calcium absorption. Bacchetta, Justine (2008). " 'Renal hypersensitivity' to inulin and IgA nephropathy". Pediatric Nephrology. 23 (10): 1883–1885. doi: 10.1007/s00467-008-0819-9. PMID 18535847. S2CID 25741852. Yang HY, Yang SC, Chao JC, Chen JR. Beneficial effects of catechin-rich green tea and inulin on the body composition of overweight adults. Br J Nutr 2012;107(5):749-54. View abstract. Closa-Monasterolo R, Ferré N, Castillejo-DeVillasante G, et al. The use of inulin-type fructans improves stool consistency in constipated children. A randomised clinical trial: pilot study. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2017;68(5):587-594. View abstract. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. View abstract.

Irvine, James Colquhoun; Stevenson, John Whiteford (July 1929). "The molecular structure of inulin. Isolation of a new anhydrofructose". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 51 (7): 2197–2203. doi: 10.1021/ja01382a035.