Prebiotic fiber supplement, inulin, reduces pain, improves grip strength, and lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee ...

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability among older adults. The condition happens when the cartilage that protects the knee joint slowly wears down over time.

Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that many people consume every day without even realizing it. It naturally occurs in foods such as bananas, garlic, onions, asparagus, and chicory root. In recent ...

Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new ...

"Inulin supplements have been on the market for years, but precise scientific evidence of their health-promoting effects has been lacking," says Berry. "We used to think that inulin mainly stimulates ...

A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our ...

The conversion of inulin into difructose anhydrides (DFAs) has garnered increasing attention due to its dual role in generating low-calorie sweeteners and enhancing the prebiotic potential of food ...