Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 2 Researches
6.5
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.3
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Level Teaspoon (approx. 4 g)
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
10
Total Carbohydrate
4 g
1%**
Dietary Fiber
4 g
14%*
Organic Inulin (FOS) (from Blue Agave)
3.3 g
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Top Medical Research Studies
9
In our exploration of how inulin might help with gastroenteritis, we examined its effects using a well-designed study that included mice experiencing symptoms induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). During the study, these mice were divided into groups and treated with either inulin or a different polysaccharide extracted from fermented soybean residue, allowing for comparative analysis.
We observed that inulin acted as a positive control, showing potential benefits similar to the compounds being tested from soybean residue. However, since the effects of inulin were evaluated concurrently with another polysaccharide, it’s challenging to completely disentangle its specific contributions to improvements in symptoms like weight loss and gut barrier integrity.
Notably, the findings indicated that inulin, along with other treatments, helped to enhance gut barrier function and lower inflammation indicators in the mice. This suggests that while inulin holds promise, the precise extent of its individual effects on gastroenteritis need further investigation to make definitive claims.
We observed that inulin acted as a positive control, showing potential benefits similar to the compounds being tested from soybean residue. However, since the effects of inulin were evaluated concurrently with another polysaccharide, it’s challenging to completely disentangle its specific contributions to improvements in symptoms like weight loss and gut barrier integrity.
Notably, the findings indicated that inulin, along with other treatments, helped to enhance gut barrier function and lower inflammation indicators in the mice. This suggests that while inulin holds promise, the precise extent of its individual effects on gastroenteritis need further investigation to make definitive claims.
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4
Synbiotics show potential gut immunity
We explored the impact of inulin, a prebiotic, used alongside bifidobacteria against gastrointestinal infections in piglets. In our trials, we observed two groups of piglets: some received the synbiotic treatment while others did not, and each group was exposed to specific pathogens. This setup allowed us to assess how the combination affected their health amidst bacterial challenges.
Although the synbiotic treatment didn't seem to reduce pathogen loads, we did notice interesting changes in the piglets' digestive processes. For instance, the treatment increased the level of valeric acid—involved in gut health—while also causing variations in other fermentation products depending on the type of infection.
Particularly noteworthy was our finding regarding immune responses. The pigs treated with the synbiotic showed an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes, which play a vital role in gut immunity. Despite the lack of strong evidence for reducing infection rates, these results indicate that this synbiotic combination might enhance the immune system’s capabilities.
Therefore, while the findings didn’t show a major drop in pathogen levels, the potential benefits of using inulin alongside bifidobacteria in supporting gut health and immunity are worth considering.
Although the synbiotic treatment didn't seem to reduce pathogen loads, we did notice interesting changes in the piglets' digestive processes. For instance, the treatment increased the level of valeric acid—involved in gut health—while also causing variations in other fermentation products depending on the type of infection.
Particularly noteworthy was our finding regarding immune responses. The pigs treated with the synbiotic showed an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes, which play a vital role in gut immunity. Despite the lack of strong evidence for reducing infection rates, these results indicate that this synbiotic combination might enhance the immune system’s capabilities.
Therefore, while the findings didn’t show a major drop in pathogen levels, the potential benefits of using inulin alongside bifidobacteria in supporting gut health and immunity are worth considering.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Improved appetite noted
My daughter faced gut issues after a bout of gastroenteritis. Despite trying digestive enzymes and many probiotics, none were successful. However, this solution effectively reduced her bloating and enhanced her appetite. It also tastes lovely.
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7.5
Reduced bloating effect
24 people found this helpful
My daughter experienced digestive issues following a bout of gastroenteritis. For a year, she struggled to gain weight and was often bloated. We tried various brands of probiotics and digestive enzymes, but nothing seemed effective. I then opted for prebiotics, introducing her to inulin. This significantly reduced her bloating, enabling her to eat better and gain weight. I’m incredibly grateful!
Read More
7.5
Alleviated constipation
I mix this with my bulletproof coffee in the morning, adding the creaminess I was seeking. It has also aided in alleviating constipation associated with gastro distress. A fantastic prebiotic for my Keto lifestyle.
Read More
Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 2 Researches
6.5
- All Researches
9
In our exploration of how inulin might help with gastroenteritis, we examined its effects using a well-designed study that included mice experiencing symptoms induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). During the study, these mice were divided into groups and treated with either inulin or a different polysaccharide extracted from fermented soybean residue, allowing for comparative analysis.
We observed that inulin acted as a positive control, showing potential benefits similar to the compounds being tested from soybean residue. However, since the effects of inulin were evaluated concurrently with another polysaccharide, it’s challenging to completely disentangle its specific contributions to improvements in symptoms like weight loss and gut barrier integrity.
Notably, the findings indicated that inulin, along with other treatments, helped to enhance gut barrier function and lower inflammation indicators in the mice. This suggests that while inulin holds promise, the precise extent of its individual effects on gastroenteritis need further investigation to make definitive claims.
We observed that inulin acted as a positive control, showing potential benefits similar to the compounds being tested from soybean residue. However, since the effects of inulin were evaluated concurrently with another polysaccharide, it’s challenging to completely disentangle its specific contributions to improvements in symptoms like weight loss and gut barrier integrity.
Notably, the findings indicated that inulin, along with other treatments, helped to enhance gut barrier function and lower inflammation indicators in the mice. This suggests that while inulin holds promise, the precise extent of its individual effects on gastroenteritis need further investigation to make definitive claims.
Read More
4
Synbiotics show potential gut immunity
We explored the impact of inulin, a prebiotic, used alongside bifidobacteria against gastrointestinal infections in piglets. In our trials, we observed two groups of piglets: some received the synbiotic treatment while others did not, and each group was exposed to specific pathogens. This setup allowed us to assess how the combination affected their health amidst bacterial challenges.
Although the synbiotic treatment didn't seem to reduce pathogen loads, we did notice interesting changes in the piglets' digestive processes. For instance, the treatment increased the level of valeric acid—involved in gut health—while also causing variations in other fermentation products depending on the type of infection.
Particularly noteworthy was our finding regarding immune responses. The pigs treated with the synbiotic showed an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes, which play a vital role in gut immunity. Despite the lack of strong evidence for reducing infection rates, these results indicate that this synbiotic combination might enhance the immune system’s capabilities.
Therefore, while the findings didn’t show a major drop in pathogen levels, the potential benefits of using inulin alongside bifidobacteria in supporting gut health and immunity are worth considering.
Although the synbiotic treatment didn't seem to reduce pathogen loads, we did notice interesting changes in the piglets' digestive processes. For instance, the treatment increased the level of valeric acid—involved in gut health—while also causing variations in other fermentation products depending on the type of infection.
Particularly noteworthy was our finding regarding immune responses. The pigs treated with the synbiotic showed an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes, which play a vital role in gut immunity. Despite the lack of strong evidence for reducing infection rates, these results indicate that this synbiotic combination might enhance the immune system’s capabilities.
Therefore, while the findings didn’t show a major drop in pathogen levels, the potential benefits of using inulin alongside bifidobacteria in supporting gut health and immunity are worth considering.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.3
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Improved appetite noted
My daughter faced gut issues after a bout of gastroenteritis. Despite trying digestive enzymes and many probiotics, none were successful. However, this solution effectively reduced her bloating and enhanced her appetite. It also tastes lovely.
Read More
7.5
Reduced bloating effect
24 people found this helpful
My daughter experienced digestive issues following a bout of gastroenteritis. For a year, she struggled to gain weight and was often bloated. We tried various brands of probiotics and digestive enzymes, but nothing seemed effective. I then opted for prebiotics, introducing her to inulin. This significantly reduced her bloating, enabling her to eat better and gain weight. I’m incredibly grateful!
Read More
7.5
Alleviated constipation
I mix this with my bulletproof coffee in the morning, adding the creaminess I was seeking. It has also aided in alleviating constipation associated with gastro distress. A fantastic prebiotic for my Keto lifestyle.
Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
9
Improved appetite noted
My daughter faced gut issues after a bout of gastroenteritis. Despite trying digestive enzymes and many probiotics, none were successful. However, this solution effectively reduced her bloating and enhanced her appetite. It also tastes lovely.
7.5
Reduced bloating effect
24 people found this helpful
My daughter experienced digestive issues following a bout of gastroenteritis. For a year, she struggled to gain weight and was often bloated. We tried various brands of probiotics and digestive enzymes, but nothing seemed effective. I then opted for prebiotics, introducing her to inulin. This significantly reduced her bloating, enabling her to eat better and gain weight. I’m incredibly grateful!
7.5
Alleviated constipation
I mix this with my bulletproof coffee in the morning, adding the creaminess I was seeking. It has also aided in alleviating constipation associated with gastro distress. A fantastic prebiotic for my Keto lifestyle.
9
In our exploration of how inulin might help with gastroenteritis, we examined its effects using a well-designed study that included mice experiencing symptoms induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). During the study, these mice were divided into groups and treated with either inulin or a different polysaccharide extracted from fermented soybean residue, allowing for comparative analysis.
We observed that inulin acted as a positive control, showing potential benefits similar to the compounds being tested from soybean residue. However, since the effects of inulin were evaluated concurrently with another polysaccharide, it’s challenging to completely disentangle its specific contributions to improvements in symptoms like weight loss and gut barrier integrity.
Notably, the findings indicated that inulin, along with other treatments, helped to enhance gut barrier function and lower inflammation indicators in the mice. This suggests that while inulin holds promise, the precise extent of its individual effects on gastroenteritis need further investigation to make definitive claims.
We observed that inulin acted as a positive control, showing potential benefits similar to the compounds being tested from soybean residue. However, since the effects of inulin were evaluated concurrently with another polysaccharide, it’s challenging to completely disentangle its specific contributions to improvements in symptoms like weight loss and gut barrier integrity.
Notably, the findings indicated that inulin, along with other treatments, helped to enhance gut barrier function and lower inflammation indicators in the mice. This suggests that while inulin holds promise, the precise extent of its individual effects on gastroenteritis need further investigation to make definitive claims.
4
Synbiotics show potential gut immunity
We explored the impact of inulin, a prebiotic, used alongside bifidobacteria against gastrointestinal infections in piglets. In our trials, we observed two groups of piglets: some received the synbiotic treatment while others did not, and each group was exposed to specific pathogens. This setup allowed us to assess how the combination affected their health amidst bacterial challenges.
Although the synbiotic treatment didn't seem to reduce pathogen loads, we did notice interesting changes in the piglets' digestive processes. For instance, the treatment increased the level of valeric acid—involved in gut health—while also causing variations in other fermentation products depending on the type of infection.
Particularly noteworthy was our finding regarding immune responses. The pigs treated with the synbiotic showed an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes, which play a vital role in gut immunity. Despite the lack of strong evidence for reducing infection rates, these results indicate that this synbiotic combination might enhance the immune system’s capabilities.
Therefore, while the findings didn’t show a major drop in pathogen levels, the potential benefits of using inulin alongside bifidobacteria in supporting gut health and immunity are worth considering.
Although the synbiotic treatment didn't seem to reduce pathogen loads, we did notice interesting changes in the piglets' digestive processes. For instance, the treatment increased the level of valeric acid—involved in gut health—while also causing variations in other fermentation products depending on the type of infection.
Particularly noteworthy was our finding regarding immune responses. The pigs treated with the synbiotic showed an increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes, which play a vital role in gut immunity. Despite the lack of strong evidence for reducing infection rates, these results indicate that this synbiotic combination might enhance the immune system’s capabilities.
Therefore, while the findings didn’t show a major drop in pathogen levels, the potential benefits of using inulin alongside bifidobacteria in supporting gut health and immunity are worth considering.
References
- Huang W, Deng Z, Lu L, Ouyang Y, Zhong S, et al. Polysaccharides from soybean residue fermented by alleviate DSS-induced gut barrier damage and microbiota disturbance in mice. Food Funct. 2022;13:5739. doi:10.1039/d2fo00137c
- RodrĂguez-Sorrento A, Castillejos L, LĂłpez-Colom P, Cifuentes-Orjuela G, Moreno-Muñoz JA, et al. Assessment of the Effects of the Synbiotic Combination of subsp. CECT 7210 and Oligofructose-Enriched Inulin Against Digestive Bacterial Infections in a Piglet Model. Front Microbiol. 2022;13:831737. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.831737
