Fibre 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 fibre to your diet. That's a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Supplementation with inulin altered the fecal and mucosal microbiome in children with IBD as early as week 4.

Inulin: Does the name ring a bell? Probably not. But we are well aware of the nutrient category it falls in: Fibre. Yes, inulin is a soluble dietary fibre that plants produce and use as their energy ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Chicory root contains inulin, which helps improve digestion and gut health.It can be used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute with a similar ...

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 ...

Increasing daily intake of fiber is a seemingly simple piece of advice for patients who are looking to improve their gastrointestinal health and reduce their risk for various diseases, but this ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS Jicama is rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from free radicals.Jicama's fiber content, including inulin, supports gut health and acts as a ...

We read the paper by Liu et al. 1 with interest. The authors conducted a review and meta-analysis of the effects of inulin-type fructans on blood lipid profiles and glucose concentrations from ...