If you've eaten anything that comes in a box, a bar shape or package carrying a "high fiber" or " gluten-free" claim, there's a very good chance you've partaken of inulin, also known as chicory root ...

Prebiotic sodas promise better gut health in a bubbly, refreshing can—but experts warn that too much of a good thing can ...

Inulin is the stuff that yogurt makers use so they can call their product "high fiber." Ever heard of it? My colleagues at Newhouse News Service provide us with this report. Everybody should have ...

Health Canada has approved Orafti's Beneo inulin as a dietary fiber, allowing manufacturers to advertise higher fiber content on food labels and opening the way for other brands to seek go-ahead.

Fiber is "the new protein," according to market research firms. But it could also be the new pain in your stomach. If you're like most Americans, you're trying to add more fiber to your diet. That's a ...

Your gut talks to you. Maybe not in words, but certainly through symptoms you cannot ignore. Bloating after meals, unexpected ...

The amount of inulin that should be consumed depends on individual tolerance and goals. In adults with specific conditions, the following amounts are recommended [19]: For those with diabetes: 10 ...

When doctors say fiber is an important component of a healthy diet, they ain't joking. A new UC Irvine study has highlighted just how vital dietary fiber is for the body by finding one that protects ...