While most people don’t get enough fiber in their diet – you should (Slavin 2005, Rehm 2016)! High-fiber diets are linked to health benefits, like improved blood sugar, healthier gut bacteria, and a reduced risk of bowel cancer (Weickert 2008, Macfarlane 2006, Kunzmann 2015).
There are plenty of studies out there showing various benefits to Chicory Root fiber! One study found that Chicory Root Fiber helped decrease levels of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates feelings of hunger (Parnell 2009).
One study showed that a diet high in both protein and fiber, improved body composition and metabolic risk factors compared to a standard diet (Morenga 2010).
Chicory Root Fiber is packed with gut-beneficial prebiotics, which improves digestion and can help with brain fog and memory (Micka 2017, Watson 2019).
Studies show it may boost blood sugar control, particularly in people with diabetes. This is due to its inulin, which aids in the growth of beneficial bacteria involved in metabolizing carbohydrates and promotes sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that helps absorb sugar from the blood – to improve insulin resistance (Zhang 2018, Guess 2015).
Also, Chicory root fiber likewise contains compounds like chicoric and chlorogenic acids, which studies show has a antihyperglycemic effect (anti-high blood sugar) due to increasing insulin sensitivity (Azay-Milhau 2013, Ferrare 2018).
A 2-month study in 49 women with type 2 diabetes found that taking 10 grams of inulin per day led to significant decreases in blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c, a measurement of average blood sugar, compared with taking a placebo (Pourghassem Gargari 2013).
These helpful bacteria also play a role in reducing inflammation, fighting harmful bacteria, and improving mineral absorption (Flamm 2001, Kelly 2008, Macfarlane 2008, Carlson 2018, Dehghan 2014).
There are so many benefits, we lost track!
