What accounts for the popularity of inulin?
Inulin is a soluble dietary fiber that is completely soluble in water. Inulin exists in a wide range of natural plants, mainly from chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, and other plants.
Inulin powder is rich in fructans, which can be decomposed into oligofructose and polyfructose in the human body. As one of the best prebiotics for probiotics, it can be utilized by beneficial bacteria.
As a pure natural functional ingredient, inulin has been approved as a nutritional supplement by more than 40 countries in the world and is widely used in dairy products, beverages, low-fat and low-calorie foods, baked goods, and healthcare foods.
The benefits of Inulin supplement:
1. Control blood lipids
Inulin can inhibit cholesterol synthesis by increasing the reproduction of intestinal probiotics such as bifidobacteria, thereby increasing the content of metabolites - short-chain fatty acids.
2. Lower blood sugar
As a soluble dietary fiber, inulin can be intertwined with carbohydrates such as starch in the gastrointestinal tract, delay the absorption of the latter, and reduce postprandial blood sugar.
3. Weight loss effect
Inulin can adjust the movement of the stomach and intestines, promote the absorption of vitamins and trace elements by the human body, and make the body healthy and energetic. At the same time, in turn, it can promote the consumption of body capacity and achieve the purpose of weight loss.
