Inulin - What the Research Says
You’ve probably heard the word “inulin” floating around in gut health circles.
But what is it—and why are researchers so interested in it?
A 2023 scientific review has just laid it all out, summarising the benefits of inulin across everything from digestion to mood. Spoiler: this is more than just fibre.
What Is Inulin?
Inulin is a soluble fibre found in plants like chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, onion, garlic, barley, and dahlia.
It’s technically a prebiotic—meaning it feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
But its effects go way beyond digestion.
Key Health Benefits of Inulin (According to the Research)
This review (published in Food & Function, April 2023) shows that inulin may:
- Support gut health by boosting beneficial bacteria
- Improve constipation by enhancing bowel movements
- Help regulate blood sugar levels
- Lower cholesterol and support lipid metabolism
- Assist with weight management
- Reduce inflammation by suppressing inflammatory markers
- Enhance mineral absorption (including calcium and magnesium)
- Protect colon health and may lower colon cancer risk
- Even help relieve depression via the gut-brain axis
The Bottom Line
Inulin isn’t just another trendy fibre—it’s a well-studied, multi-tasking compound that supports the gut, the brain, and everything in between.
And if you’re not getting it from food? A daily inulin powder can make all the difference.
Try Wonder Foods Organic Inulin (it's independently tested for Glyphosate).
