Inulin

Fiber

Prebiotic concentrated in onion and garlic; has huge bifidogenic effect

Food Sources

Foods that contain Inulin.

Onions
Source: How Not to Age
Garlic
Source: How Not to Age
Inulin-enriched pasta
Source: How Not to Age
Chicory
European food safety authority has given a positive opinion for consumption of native chicory inulin that increases stool frequency.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes)
they contain a gut-healthy prebiotic called inulin, which, although good for your digestive tract, can lead to gas and bloating if not prepared properly
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Health conditions that Inulin may influence, based on research.

Constipation
Inulin served as a better laxative effect than lactose and reduced functional constipation. European food safety authority gave positive opinion for consumption of native chicory inulin to increase stool frequency.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Frailty12-13 weeks oral supplementation
Consumption of oral supplementation with FOS and inulin for 12-13 weeks is reported to improve physical function, nutritional status, quality of life, as well as frailty degree.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

How Inulin works at a cellular level.

InhibitsIncreases intestinal permeability
Inulin-enriched pasta improved intestinal permeability in healthy young volunteers
PromotesAntioxidant Defense
The antioxidant action of inulin-type fructans on colon mucosa is reported. Inulin through SCFA can act as a scavenger of reactive oxygen species and modulate responses to pathogenic bacterial lipopolysaccharide.
PromotesFeeds beneficial gut bacteria
a gut-healthy prebiotic called inulin, which, although good for your digestive tract

Recipes featuring foods that contain Inulin.