Inulin is a reserve polysaccharide in plants and mainly comes from plants.It has been discovered that over 36,000 kinds of plants contain inulin. For instance, abundant inulin is contained in the tubers of Jerusalem artichoke, the roots of chicory, and the rhizomes of thistle, among which the inulin content of Jerusalem artichoke(Helianthus tuberosus) is the highest.
1. Blood Lipid Regulation ：
Intake of inulin can effectively reduce serum total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), increase the ratio of high-density lipoprotein to low-density lipoprotein, and improve lipid profile.
2. Blood Sugar Control
Ingesting inulin or drinking concentrated inulin solution on an empty stomach can immediately lower blood sugar levels. Inulin is a type of carbohydrate that does not cause an increase in glucose in urine. It is not hydrolyzed into monosaccharides in the upper part of the intestine, and thus does not raise blood sugar levels or insulin content.
3.Enhanced Mineral Absorption
Inulin can significantly enhance the absorption of minerals such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Cu2+, and Fe2+.
4.Regulate the intestinal microbial flora, ameliorate intestinal health and prevent constipation
Inulin is a kind of natural water-soluble dietary fiber that can hardly be hydrolyzed and digested by gastric acid. It is only utilized by beneficial microorganisms in the colon, thus improving the intestinal environment. After the intake of inulin, it can strengthen the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, enhance gastrointestinal functions, increase digestion and appetite, and improve the immunity of the organism.
5. Toxic Metabolite Inhibition & Liver Protection Inhibit the formation of toxic fermentation products, safeguard the liver and prevent colon cancer.
After digestion and absorption, food arrives at the colon. Under the influence of intestinal saprophytic bacteria (such as Escherichia coli, Bacteroides, etc.), numerous toxic metabolites (such as ammonia, nitrosamines, phenols and cresols, secondary bile acids, etc.) can be generated. The short-chain fatty acids produced by the fermentation of inulin in the colon can lower the pH of the colon, inhibit the growth of saprophytic bacteria, reduce the formation of toxic products, and mitigate their irritation to the intestinal wall. As a result of a series of metabolic activities of inulin, it can suppress the production of toxic substances, increase the frequency and weight of defecation, enhance the acidity of feces, accelerate the excretion of carcinogens, and generate short-chain fatty acids with anti-cancer effects, which is conducive to the prevention of colon cancer.
Constipation Relief & Weight Management
1. Inulin’s dietary fiber shortens gastrointestinal transit time and increases fecal volume, effectively alleviating constipation and supporting obesity management.
2. Rapidly increase the number of bifidobacteria in the intestines
Inulin promotes the proliferation of Bifidobacterium in the colon at a rate 40 times higher. When adults consume 10g of inulin oligosaccharides daily, the number of Bifidobacterium per gram of feces increases by 20% after one week. Consuming 10g of inulin oligosaccharides daily can reduce the production of toxic fermentation products by 44.6% and harmful bacterial enzymes by 40.9% within three weeks.
