Inulin: properties and health benefits
Yu‐Qing Qin, Liu‐Yan Wang, Xinyu Yang, Yijie Xu, Gang Fan, Yange Fan, Jingnan Ren, Qi An, Xiao Li
Abstract
stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria. In addition, inulin also exhibits excellent health benefits in regulating lipid metabolism, weight loss, lowering blood sugar, inhibiting the expression of inflammatory factors, reducing the risk of colon cancer, enhancing mineral absorption, improving constipation, and relieving depression. In this review paper, we attempt to present an exhaustive overview of the function and health benefits of inulin.
Topics & Concepts
InulinHealth benefitsFlora (microbiology)Depression (economics)Gut floraConstipationColorectal cancerMedicineChemistryEnvironmental healthFood scienceInternal medicineBiologyCancerBiochemistryBacteriaTraditional medicineGeneticsEconomicsMacroeconomicsMicrobial Metabolites in Food BiotechnologyFood composition and propertiesGut microbiota and health