Inulin is a reserve polysaccharide in plants, mainly derived from plants, and more than 36,000 species have been found, including 11 families such as Asteraceae, Platycodontaceae, Gentianaceae in dicotyledonous plants, and Liliaceae, Poaceae in monocotyledonous plants.
1. Control blood lipids: moderate intake of inulin can effectively reduce serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, increase the ratio of high-density lipoprotein to low-density lipoprotein, and improve blood lipid status.
2. Prevent constipation: Inulin is a natural water-soluble dietary fiber, which is hardly hydrolyzed and digested by gastric acid, and is only utilized by beneficial microorganisms in the colon, thereby improving the intestinal environment.
3. Promote mineral absorption: Inulin can improve the body’s absorption of calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron ions and other minerals.
4. Lose weight