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inulin

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A substance of very wide occurrence. It is found dissolved in the sap of the roots and rhizomes of many composite and other plants, as Inula, Helianthus, Campanula, etc., and is extracted by solution as a tasteless, white, semicrystalline substance, resembling starch, with which it is isomeric. It is intermediate in nature between starch and sugar. Called also dahlin, helenin, alantin, etc.

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Buy some inulin powder, psyllium husk, flax seeds, pectin, glucomannan, or any other normal fiber supplement sold in stores. Source: Internet

PS Just look at the label on those expensive natural breads: gums and cellulose, carrageenan, inulin, and hold on to your hats, datum…and in all the nutrition and protein drinks too. Source: Internet

Fast forward: I eat tons of prebiotic (inulin, RS) and some probiotics once in a while. Source: Internet

Found in more than 30,000 plants, inulin is a natural plant fiber and prebiotic that is often used as a food additive to increase fiber and function. Source: Internet

Leeks, garlic, and Jerusalem artichokes are great sources of inulin, another potent prebiotic. Source: Internet

Dr. Ayers suggest food intolerances are due to lack of established gut flora and that one way to improve gut flora is through inulin found in such foods such as garlic,onions, leeks, most fodmap foods. Source: Internet

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