Inulin
Prebiotic fibre from chicory that reaches the colon undigested and is fermented there.
What the research shows
Shown, with a clear condition or a limited scope.
Hughes (2022) consistently saw more bifidobacteria in the gut, a shift that by itself is not symptom improvement. Nagy (2023) also saw slightly more frequent bowel movements, in a review whose first author works for an inulin producer. Wilson (2019) saw no benefit in IBS and more gas instead.
Who it makes sense for: People who want to improve their bowel habits and do not have irritable bowel syndrome.
How we weigh evidenceClinical dosage
Scientific sources
The clinical dosages on this page are based on peer-reviewed research.
- The Prebiotic Potential of Inulin-Type Fructans: A Systematic Review.Hughes RL et al. (2022)
- Prebiotics in irritable bowel syndrome and other functional bowel disorders in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Wilson B et al. (2019)
- Effect of chicory-derived inulin-type fructans on abundance of Bifidobacterium and on bowel function: a systematic review with meta-analyses.Nagy DU et al. (2023)Funded by: Eerste auteur is verbonden aan het BENEO-Institute (BENEO GmbH), producent van cichorei-inuline.
We keep the dosages and values on this page as accurate as possible based on selected studies. New research may change these values. Nothing on this page is medical advice. If you have any doubts, always consult a doctor.