Significance of Inulin Fructans in the Human Diet dietary fiber properties; gut health; inulin fructans; nutritional significance
2022-11-08
This paper reviews the physicochemical properties and nutritional significance of inulin fructans (oligofructose and inulin). Direct effects on the gut include prebiotic (bifidogenic) effects, improvement of bowel habits and bowel function in constipated subjects, increased colonic absorption of minerals (Ca and Mg), and secretion of satiety hormones. Indirect effects are on blood lipids, bone mineral content, the immune system, and energy homeostasis.
dietary fiber properties
gut health
inulin fructans
nutritional significance
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