Inulin
Description
Inulin is a Fructosan Glycan Polysaccharide comprised of linked units (polymers) of Fructose.
Health Benefits of Inulin
Cardiovascular System
Inulin may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Digestive System
Inulin may alleviate Colitis. [2]
Inulin may alleviate Constipation. [3]
Immune System
Inulin may help to prevent (carcinogen-induced) Cancer - Breast. [4]
Inulin may help to prevent Cancer - Colon (by facilitating the growth of Bifidobacteria in the Large Intestine). [5]
Inulin may increase the activity of NK Lymphocytes. [6]
Metabolism
Inulin may lower total serum Cholesterol levels. [7]
Inulin may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by lowering elevated Blood Sugar levels). [8]
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