Inulin is the key element in a strong digestive system. Inulin is really important to our body. But, nowadays almost all kids do not like eating vegetable and fruit, which are high in inulin. Parents should have knowledge of this nutrient to help your child get a good health.
What is inulin?
Inulin belongs to a type of fiber called fructan. Inulin is used by some plants as a way of storing energy and is often found in roots or rhizomes. Most plant synthetic and inulin stores do not store other carbohydrates like starch.
- When injected into the body, the whole amount of inulin is taken down to the colon. Here, Inulin begins his operation:
- Become the favorite food of intestinal gums for them to grow and multiply. These types of bacteria will do the work of decomposing the waste, soften the stool, increase the intestinal motility to help defecate easily and overcome the symptoms of constipation.
- Participate in the process of eliminating free radicals, the harmful substances in food out of the body, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in the large intestine such as E.coli, Clostridia, Veillonella, Candida. Therefore, this type of fiber also helps prevent gastrointestinal infections, regenerate intestinal villi and balance intestinal microflora.
- Stimulate the activity of the large intestine, increase the frequency of excretion, help to soften, foam and increase the volume of stools, the laxative to make the feces out easier, increase digestion and recovery. Digestion of the body, recovery of defecation reflexes for children, prevention of prolonged constipation.
- Increased absorption of mineral salts such as calcium needed for the body and help to synthesize B vitamins, anti-rickets.
- In addition, Inulin also stimulates good bacteria to grow. You know in your gut, there are about 15000 to 36000 species of bacteria. Just a small number of the bacteria in your body can have a potentially bad effect and that’s harmful to you. But, good bacteria will provide many benefits for health.
Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli are two good bacteria. Having a high number of these bacteria will be helpful for your gut. And based on inulin, it aids digestion to raise the quantity. Some beneficial effects includes:
- Fend off bad bacteria
- Avert infection
- Enhance your immune system
According to scientific studies, Inulin is a water-soluble natural fiber, a prebiotic food source for probiotics (useful living microorganisms in host gut), abundant in garlic, bananas, especially in chicory roots, are one of the prebiotics most nutritionists use for their baby, not digested in the stomach and intestines without the enzyme hydrolysates.
Sources of Inulin
Inulin can be found naturally in foods, such as:
- Chicory root
- Artichokes
- Agave
- Asparagus
- Bananas
- Wheat
- Onions
Inulin is precious nutrient from nature. It is a key to preventing many diseases which relate to your digestive system.
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