Golden Greens Organic Prebiotic Inulin Fibre, 250g

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Eating a high-fibre diet may help ease the symptoms of diverticular disease and stop you developing diverticulitis. Generally, adults should aim to eat 30g of fibre a day.Good sources of fibre include fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, beans and pulses, nuts, cereals and starchy foods. Fibre supplements, usually in the form of sachets of powder that you mix with water, are also available from pharmacists and health food shops” - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis/ Guess, N. D., Dornhorst, A., & Oliver, N. (2015). A randomized controlled trial: the effect of inulin on weight management and ectopic fat in subjects with prediabetes. Nutrition & Metabolism, 12, 36. [ https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-015-0033-2 ] Research suggests that inulin, as a prebiotic, can have benefits for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by improving gut flora and decreasing inflammation in the gut ( 27). Its primary active ingredient is monacolin K, a compound chemically identical to the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin (1) . Inulin is generally well-tolerated, but some people may experience mild digestive side effects, such as bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort.

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Abrams, S. A., Griffin, I. J., Hawthorne, K. M., Liang, L., Gunn, S. K., Darlington, G., & Ellis, K. J. (2005). A combination of prebiotic short- and long-chain inulin-type fructans enhances calcium absorption and bone mineralization in young adolescents. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 82(2), 471-476. [ https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn.82.2.471 ] 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. We would switch to a biodegradable pouch tomorrow if we could, however for the time being they are not recyclable. Currently biodegradable materials are weaker and have a much shorter shelf-life. Chicory root is the main source of extraction for commercial production of inulin. The extraction process for inulin is similar to obtaining sugar from sugar beets. [5] After harvest, the chicory roots are sliced and washed, then soaked in a solvent (hot water or ethanol); [15] the inulin is then isolated, purified, and spray dried. Inulin may also be synthesized from sucrose. [5] Processed foods [ edit ] Andoh A.; Tsujikawa T.; Fujiyama Y. (2003). "Role of dietary fiber and short-chain fatty acids in the colon". Curr. Pharm. Des. (Review). 9 (4): 347–58. doi: 10.2174/1381612033391973. PMID 12570825.

Wang X, Wang T, Zhang Q, Xu L, Xiao X. Dietary Supplementation with Inulin Modulates the Gut Microbiota and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetes. Int J Endocrinol 2021;2021:5579369. View abstract. 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 ]

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Bărboi OB, Ciortescu I, Chirilă I, Anton C, Drug V. Effect of inulin in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (Review). Exp Ther Med. 2020;20(6):185. doi:10.3892/etm.2020.9315 The NHS states: "Eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer... and can help digestion and prevent constipation."Risso D, Kaczmarczyk M, Laurie I, et al. Moderate intakes of soluble corn fibre or inulin do not cause gastrointestinal discomfort and are well tolerated in healthy children. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2022;73(8):1104-1115. View abstract. But don't confuse it with sugar! Inulin isn't as sweet and its sweetness varies. The best part? Even though inulin tastes sweet due to its fructose content, it doesn't raise blood sugar levels because it isn't digested or absorbed by your body.

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Having the right balance of bacteria is essential for keeping the gut healthy and protect the body from disease ( 6). Coussement, P. A. A. (1999). Inulin and oligofructose: safe intakes and legal status. The Journal of Nutrition, 129(7), 1412S-1417S. [ https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/129.7.1412S ] In another study, inulin-fed rats showed fewer precancerous cell changes and less inflammation than the control group ( 25). When adding inulin to the diet, start with small amounts. Larger amounts are more likely to trigger side effects. Increasing intake slowly over time will help the body to adjust.The side effects of inulin dietary fiber diet, which may occur, usually in sensitive persons, are: [32] Kazuyoshi Ohta; Shigeyuki Hamada; Toyohiko Nakamura (1992). "Production of High Concentrations of Ethanol from Inulin by Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Using Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae". Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 59 (3): 729–733. doi: 10.1128/AEM.59.3.729-733.1993. PMC 202182. PMID 8481000. Inulin is a heterogeneous collection of fructose polymers. It consists of chain-terminating glucosyl moieties and a repetitive fructosyl moiety, [13] which are linked by β(2,1) bonds. The degree of polymerization (DP) of standard inulin ranges from 2 to 60. After removing the fractions with DP lower than 10 during manufacturing process, the remaining product is high-performance inulin. [5] [6] Some articles considered the fractions with DP lower than 10 as short-chained fructo-oligosaccharides, and only called the longer-chained molecules inulin. [7]

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Kok N, Roberfroid M, Delzenne N. Dietary oligofructose modifies the impact of fructose on hepatic triacylglycerol metabolism. Metabolism 1996;45:1547-50. View abstract. Roberfroid, M. B. (2005). Introducing inulin-type fructans. British Journal of Nutrition, 93(S1), S13-S25. [ https://doi.org/10.1079/BJN20041350 ]It dissolves in liquid and can be added to pretty much anything, including tea or coffee, as well as stirring into breakfast cereals. Neumer F, Urraca O, Alonso J, et al. Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Prebiotic Enriched Infant Formula-A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021;13(4):1276. View abstract. Research shows that increasing your fiber intake (especially the soluble type) helps lower blood cholesterol, reduces your risk for arteriosclerosis and can help you maintain healthy glucose levels. Closa-Monasterolo R, Gispert-Llaurado M, Luque V, et al. Safety and efficacy of inulin and oligofructose supplementation in infant formula: results from a randomized clinical trial. Clin Nutr 2013;32(6):918-27. View abstract. In the BBC's "How to Stay Young" series, Angela Rippon was surprised to find high levels of visceral fat around her organs, including her heart and liver, despite having a good diet and exercising regularly.