KOS Organic Inulin Powder - 11.85 oz (336 Grams)

Inulin - a storage carbohydrate - provides some 36‚000 plant species the means to survive cold and drought. This hearth-loving little plant fiber was discovered in 1804 by German scientist Valentin Rose and is today used as a fiber-adding functional food. Scientists call the gut microbiome the next frontier in our quest for health and wellness. Dietary fiber intake is critical to the process. Most Americans fall short of the daily fiber amount experts recommend. Inulin helps by promoting a healthy environment for microflora vital to proper digestion and excretion. It is fermented by bacteria that normalize the colon and is considered a prebiotic.

- Friendly Fermentable Fiber
Because Inulin is not digested by enzymes‚ it passes through the digestive system without being fully broken down‚ helping to feed the bacteria (probiotics). It helps the healthy probiotics that make up the microbiome thrive‚ repopulate and survive.

- Prebiotic Proliferation
Inulin is a prebiotic due to its ability to stimulate growth of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria. More good bacteria (probiotics) can help decrease the growth of toxic bacteria that often lead to inflammation and reduced nutrient absorption.

- That Full Feeling
Fiber is the indigestible part of carbohydrates that slows the rate food empties into our stomach. Inulin may control appetite by stimulating appetite-suppressing hormones; increasing feelings of fullness. Maybe we can fool Mother Nature after all.

- Down to the Bone
Calcium is a mineral vital to bone and teeth formation‚ health and maintenance. Some studies suggest Inulin may aid in its absorption. This may be of particular importance for people with absorption impairment common to osteoporosis and bone disease.

• Aids constipation
Fermentation of Inulin in the colon stimulates bacterial growth - known as probiotics - which can significantly decrease harmful yeast‚ parasites and bacterial species that trigger inflammation.

• Prebiotics support digestive health.
Good digestion requires properly balanced prebiotics and probiotics. As an excellent source of prebiotics‚ Inulin can facilitate the process and “move” us closer to our daily recommended fiber intake.

• Appetite control
A randomized control trial in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that supplementation with 8 grams of Inulin reduced appetite and overall calorie intake in overweight and obese children.