Phytosterols and inulin added to soya milk has a more beneficial effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol than soya milk alone, according to a study. However the scientists said further ...

We read the paper by Liu et al. 1 with interest. The authors conducted a review and meta-analysis of the effects of inulin-type fructans on blood lipid profiles and glucose concentrations from ...

†The Latin square assignment was a crossover with more than two treatments. ‡Body weight (kg). C: Control group; Hyper: Hyperlipidemic subjects; I: Intervention group; LS: Latin square assignment; M/F ...

Inulin: Does the name ring a bell? Probably not. But we are well aware of the nutrient category it falls in: Fibre. Yes, inulin is a soluble dietary fibre that plants produce and use as their energy ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "Stealth fiber" increasingly added to processed foods, while not a problem for most, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some who may not know they're consuming too ...

Inulin is a soluble dietary fiber with positive effects on the gut microbiome. It is thought to help with regulating fat metabolism and blood sugar, as well as easing constipation and depression, for ...

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS Jicama is rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from free ...