Inulin
FIBER CHOICE
What it isFructan prebiotic fiber (chicory root) marketed for regularity and gut-flora support.
Why this oneRapid fermentation feeds bifidobacteria but generates gas.
What limits itConsequently, FODMAP-sensitive and IBS patients often tolerate it poorly.
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Defining liabilityDose-related gas, bloating and abdominal cramps
Available strengths
- chew tab 2 g (fiber)
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Self-check
- Why can inulin cause gas?
Rapid fermentation. - Which bowel-sensitivity groups often tolerate inulin poorly?
FODMAP-sensitive patients and those with IBS.