"Julie Bove" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:Inulin is a prebiotic that helps improve gut flora by feeding
bifidobacteria.
Hi there Julie,
I blocked this spam, but did want to counter it by posting a little
information about inulin. So I've "piggy-backed" this onto your post, I hope
you don't mind.
Yes, inulin is a form of complex carbohydrate (actually a polysaccharide),
that is not digested in the same way as other starches, but is digested by
certain bowel flora, and is more like a fibre. It is helpful for those with
diabetes, since it does not tend to raise bg levels.
It is found in many root and other vegetables, and the major dietary source
in US diets is from wheat, potatoes and onions.
The best and richest source is a vegetable that has been discussed in the
group previously, ie, jeruslaem artichokes or "Sunchokes". Other good
sources are chicory and dandelion, (and less commonly eaten, the tuber of
the dahlia plant).
For an in depth look at inulin see:
http://members.shaw.ca/duncancrow/inulin_review.html
Inulin- A Comprehensive Scientific review.
This detailed review of Inulin, a bifidogenic prebiotic, includes how it
affects probiotic function and its role in health and disease. Bryan C.
Tungland, 2000 .
Annette