Inulin (Blue Agave)
Ingredient details
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Inulin is a soluble fiber extracted from blue agave. Gut bacteria ferment it in the large intestine, producing compounds called short-chain fatty acids.
Key benefits
- Adds fermentable fiber
- Feeds gut bacteria
Why it matters
The fibers you eat help determine which bacteria thrive in your gut. Inulin gives them a regular food supply.
Citations
- Birkeland E, et al. (2020) Prebiotic effect of inulin-type fructans on faecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Nutrition. View study: Prebiotic effect of inulin-type fructans on faecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
- Reimer RA, et al. (2020) Effect of chicory inulin-type fructan-containing snack bars on the human gut microbiota in low dietary fiber consumers. The Journal of Nutrition. View study: Effect of chicory inulin-type fructan-containing snack bars on the human gut microbiota in low dietary fiber consumers