Inulin
- What other names is Inulin known by?
- What is Inulin?
- How does Inulin work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Dosing considerations for Inulin.
What other names is Inulin known by?
Beta(2-1)fructans, Chicory Extract, Chicory Inulin, Dahlia Extract, Dahlia Inulin, Extrait de Chicorée, Extrait de Dahlia, Inulina, Inuline, Inuline de Chicorée, Inuline de Dahlia, Long-chain Oligosaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Oligosaccharides à Chaîne Longue, Prebiotic, Prébiotique.What is Inulin?
Inulin is a starchy substance found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It is most commonly obtained by soaking chicory roots in hot water.Possibly Effective for...
- Lowering high levels of a kind of fat called triglycerides.
- Constipation.
Possibly Ineffective for...
- Weight loss.
- High cholesterol levels.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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