What is Inulin?

The powerful probiotic fibre with a positive impact on gut health.

Inulin is a naturally occurring soluble dietary fibre found in many plants, including bananas, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke and chicory.  It is used by some plants as a means of storing energy and is typically found in roots or rhizomes. Chicory root is the main source of extraction for commercially produced inulin. 

Slightly sweet but with a reduced calorie value compared to carbohydrates, inulin is packed full of medicinal benefits including healthy prebiotic effects and increased calcium absorption. Its resistance to digestive enzymes makes Inulin critical in the role of gut health, as inulin resists absorption during its transit through the upper gastrointestinal tract. After reaching the large intestine, inulin is converted by colonic bacteria to a prebiotic gel that is highly nourishing to your gut microflora.

The digestive benefits that inulin has on your body are:

●    Lowering blood cholesterol
●    Lowering glucose levels
●    Promoting healthy weight loss
●    Diabetes control