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"It is made from the agave plant, which is high in a compound called inulin (or fructosan), which is extracted as a dark juice, filtered to remove minerals, and heated to convert the inulin into fructose. Finally, it is concentrated to make syrup. Usually two grades of agave juice are available—light and dark. GOOD TO KNOW Inulin is an indigestible carbohydrate that is completely soluble. Since it is a natural fiber, it can be mixed into any type of food or liquid without affecting the taste. It comes in a powder form and dissolves. The most common source of inulin is chicory root." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"The branched fructans are found mainly in grasses, while linear fructans (for example, inulin) are particular common in Asteraceae plants. Inulins Inulins are composed mainly of fructose units and typically have a terminal glucose. The bond between fructose units in inulins is a f3-(2,l) glycosidic linkage. Plant inulins contain 2 to 150 fructose units. Fig. 4.5. Inuli Inulins are present in onions, leeks, garlic, bananas, asparagus, and artichokes, among other vegetables and fruits." - David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG, Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"Agave also contains a complex form of fructose called inulin. A type of friendly bacteria called bifidobacteria digests inulin to produce short-chain fatty acids that have been shown to fight colon cancer. Agave also contains sapogenins, which have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Home Remedies Mexican folklore has revered agave and considered it sacred for its ability to purify the body and soul. Ethopians have used agave branches as natural toothbrushes, while the Aztecs treated wound infections with concentrated sap. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"As the colon or large intestine is the final stage of food digestion it is full of Bifidobacteria's favorite food: incompletely digested carbohydrates, e.g., inulin, fructoolgiosaccharides, which are also called prebiotics. Bifidobacteria are capable of readily fermenting these carbohydrates. In the large intestine, Bifidobacteria can inhibit the growth of bad microbes via multiple mechanisms including the ability to lower the pH of the environment by excreting lactic acid and acetic acid." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Other Names: Compass Weed, Polar Plant, Pilot Weed ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Resins (smelling terpene-like, mastic-like) Volatile oil Inulin (in the rhizome) EFFECTS The active agents are resin, with 19% terpene and 37% of a resin acid, and inulin in the root. The dmg has antispasmodic, diuretic, and diaphoretic effects. INDICATIONS AND USAGE In homeopathy, the dmg is used for the treatment of digestive disorders. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"An animal study found that the probiotic-prebiotic combination of inulin, oligofructose, Lactobacilli rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis (Bbl2) resulted in a significantly lower number of colon tumors than in the animals not receiving the combination. It appears that a healthy population of colon microflora in the presence of prebiotics is a potentially effective way to prevent colon cancer. The symbiotic relationship between probiotics and prebiotics in the colon is well supported throughout research." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Propionate, a product of inulin fermentation in the colon, may inhibit hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase, the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. The possible beneficial effects of inulins on blood glucose— there is some evidence that inulins may lower fasting blood sugar in type 2 diabetics—may be explained as follows: Inulins may delay gastric emptying and/or shorten small-intestinal transit time. Propionate may inhibit gluconeogene-sis. It may do this by its metabolic conversion to methylmalonyl-CoA and succinyl CoA, metabolites that may inhibit pyruvate carboxylase." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.)

"From September to February is also an ideal time to collect the roots, when the plant is highest in inulin, which imparts a sweet taste. Spring roots are higher in taraxacin, which stimulates bile production, and fructose, a simple sugar, than fall roots. Fall-harvested roots are more bitter and richer in inulin, which makes them more of a therapeutic medicine. This is partly because during the growing season, the fructose (also known as levulose) in the roots converts to inulin. The winter freeze then breaks down the inulin back to fructose, which sweetens the spring roots." - Brigitte Mars AHG, Dandelion Medicine: Remedies and Recipes to Detoxify, Nourish, Stimulate (Storey Medicinal Herb Guide) (Get the book.)

"That's why they're sometimes referred to as "prebiotics." And inulin is a form of soluble fiber that, in one study published in the Journal of Nutrition, was found to lower blood glucose, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol as well as inhibit the growth of various kinds of cancer. Be aware that inulin may cause flatulence in some people. If you're sensitive to that, you might want to avoid eating Jerusalem artichokes raw. Thp 1 en Hpalthipst FnnHs nn Farth Jicama I < Okay, I admit it—I had never even heard of jicama until it ff> showed up on my friend Dr." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"The body breaks down inulin slowly so your blood sugar doesn't rapidly increase. CABBAGE The protective action against oxidative stress of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea) extract was investigated in diabetes induced rats for sixty days.51 Researchers found a significant increase in reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase activity and a decrease in catalase activity and in the total antioxidant capacity of the kidneys. Daily oral ingestion of B. oleracea extract from cabbage for sixty days reversed the adverse effects of diabetes in rats." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"It has been estimated that North Americans eat about 1 to 4 grams of prebiotics (e.g., inulin and other oligosaccharides) daily, while Europeans consume 3 to 10 grams per day. Humans should consume at least 4 grams of prebiotics each day. We eat too many processed foods, sugary treats and meats. What Foods Contain Prebiotics? Flax, barley, oats and other whole grains are great sources of prebiotics. Greens, such as spinach, kale and dandelion leafs, are also a good source of prebiotics. Prebiotics can be found in lentils, including chickpeas and kidney beans." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Examples of prebiotics are inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and lactulose. It has been proposed that a food component has to satisfy the following criteria to be recognized as a prebiotic: (1) resistant to the acidic condition of the stomach, (2) unable to be broken down in the small intestine, (3) transferable to the colon as a fermentable substrate, and (4) able to stimulate the growth of a selective group of beneficial colonic bacteria (e.g., Bifidobacterium spp., Lactobacillus spp.) [90]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Thus, prebiotics such as inulin and oligofructose are thought to play a helpful role in promoting health in infants and should be an ingredient of infant formulas. Which Probiotic Species Is Most Important to Infant Health? Certain Bifidobacteria species are known to live in healthy infants, but what other species are important is not yet known. Changes in intestinal microflora may increase an infant's risk of developing allergic diseases. A decrease in the number of Bifidobacteria, or an increase in number of bad microbes, e.g." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"In another trial, capsaicin was only a component of a combination preparation including chromium picolinate, inulin, and l-phenylalanine that was administered daily in conjunction with a 4-week diet and exercise weight-loss program [83]. The dose of capsaicin could not be determined from the report, but no effects of the supplement were observed on energy intake or body weight over the 4-week trial. Thus, the longer term trials offer little support for a measurable effect of capsaicin exposure on energy balance. However, none was adequately powered to detect a realistic effect." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Clinical studies investigating the effects of prebiotics such as inulin, FOS, GOS, and lactulose are listed in Table 2. Although most of these studies resulted in the enhancement of Bifidobacterium spp., few of them were able to correlate bacterial data with health-related biomarkers. It is speculated that increases in the colonic levels of Bifidobacterium spp. modulate immune function, inhibit pathogen colonization, and augment the production of SCFA (Figure 12)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The malabsorbed polysaccharides and sugars serve as substrates for microbes in the colon, and the end products of microbial fermentation can in turn serve as a primary fuel for cells lining the colon and modify metabolic activity. inulin, fructose oligosaccharides, pectin, banana, oat and soy fiber, and several resistant carbohydrates have been shown to alter microbial populations in the colon [110-112]. Several have been shown to increase, at least transiently, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus groups that are viewed as more healthful microbes." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Foods considered to be prebiotic include whole grains (like barley and oatmeal), legumes, many vegetables and fruits (including onions, dark leafy greens, berries, and bananas), ground flaxseed, and foods containing inulin (including some yogurts and nondairy frozen desserts). Yogurt with active cultures helps stimulate the immune system. A healthy immune system can reduce your risk of various diseases such as cancer, infection, gastrointestinal disorders, and asthma." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Some of the most common are inulin, derived from chicory, and yacon, an Andean root vegetable that is a cousin of the sunflower. Available powdered or as a syrup, yacon has the remarkable property of being sweet without being absorbed by the body as a sugar is. Other simple sugars that are not FOSs, but still are useful, are d-ribose, d-mannose, and xylitol. "Friendly Vegetables" that are high in FOS include garlic, onions, leeks, mushrooms, asparagus, and artichokes. FOSs will also help you absorb more magnesium and calcium, improve your immune system, and lower your cholesterol." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"These studies have shown that in individuals with elevated total cholesterol or triglycerides, including people with type 2 diabetes, inulin can produce meaningful reductions in blood lipids. However, in individuals with normal or low cholesterol or triglyceride levels, inulin has little effect.12'13 Sweet Fiber Applications Use as a sweetener in: þCoffee þHot chocolate Sprinkle directly on: þCold cereals ?Hot cereals (after cooking) þFresh fruit such as strawberries ?Yogurt and grapefruit Substitute for other sweeteners in recipes for: þFruit smoothies ?" - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Other Names: Compass Weed, Polar Plant, Pilot Weed actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Resins (smelling terpene-like, mastic-like) Volatile oil inulin (in the root) EFFECTS The active agents are resin, with 19% terpene and 37% of a resin acid, and inulin in the root. The drug has antispasmodic, diuretic, and diaphoretic effects. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Homeopathic Uses: In homeopathy, the drug is used for the treatment of digestive disorders." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"The branched fructans are found mainly in the grass (Poaceae) and lily (Liliaceae) families while linear fructans (specifically inulin) are particularly common in the Asteraceae. Fructans are composed almost entirely of fructosyl-fructose linkages, and in some cases glucose molecules are present in the chain (Cseke and Kaufman 1999). Inulin contains 35 fructose residues with the possible addition of a terminal glucose. inulin helps stabilise blood sugar in hypoglycaemia, and also acts as a diuretic. There is also evidence of immunostimulating activity." - Andrew Pengelly, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"Mucilage is considered sweet as is inulin, which helps balance the blood-sugar level. Saponin-containing plants are considered sweet, but their taste actually has a soapy quality. Their primary medicinal effect is as an expectorant, meaning that it brings up excess mucous. The taste of sour indicates acids like citric acid or oxalic acid and tannins, which have astringency. Astringency causes tissues to tighten and can dry up excess liquid. This is what we are experiencing when we pucker." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"One ingredient, inulin, strengthens the liver, pancreas, and spleen. The vitamin A and selenium in burdock aid in free-radical elimination. Turkish rhubarb root {Rheum palmatum) contains several anthraquinones, including emodin and aloe-emodin, which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects, including inducing cancer cell death. The herb is especially effective of purging the liver of toxic buildup and wastes, serving as a mild laxative. Antibiotic and anti-tumor properties of rhubarb root have been documented in studies." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Dandelion roots have substantial inulin content, a complex carbohydrate that enters the colon intact due to the body's inability to digest it. In the colon, inulin promotes beneficial flora growth, particularly of bifidobacteria. This in turn stabilizes the large intestinal environment, limiting pathogenic bacteria and their destructive by-products." - Charles W. Kane, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest (Get the book.) "The roots of the plant can be dug all year, but are strongest during colder seasons, particularly in the fall when they can contain 40% inulin. Dry the leaves normally. Split the taproots length-wise before drying. Preparations: The root powder in capsules is the best way to receive the plant's inulin content. Dosage: • Leaf infusion/root decoction: 4-8 ounces 3 times daily • FPT/DPT (50% alcohol): 60-90 drops 3 times daily • Fluidextract (root): 20-40 drops 3 times daily • '00' capsules (root): 2-3, 3 times daily Cautions: Do not use if there is a biliary blockage." - Charles W. Kane, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest (Get the book.)

"Technically inulin is a white, starchlike polysaccharide also known as fructooligosaccharide (FOS) because it is converted into fructose when it reacts chemically with certain agents. Bananas, onions, garlic, barley, and tomatoes are natural sources of small amounts of inulin. Many members of the large Compositae plant family, which includes artichoke, daisy, elecampane, dandelion, and echinacea, are rich in inulin/FOS. The tubers of two plants in the Compositae family, Jerusalem artichoke and dahlia, are concentrated sources of inulin/FOS." - Mark Mayell, Off-the-Shelf Natural Health (Get the book.)

"The most common source of inulin is chicory root. inulin is a prebiotic—that is, it stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria that live naturally in the colon. Fructose is a sugar used extensively by the processed food industry and soda drink manufacturers. It has been made widely available from the production of corn syrup. Fructose has a low glycemic index. This lowered insulin secretion fools the body into not recognizing the caloric intake; this, in turn, blocks the body's ability to regulate food intake or to control weight gain." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"A type of friendly bacteria called bifidobacteria digests inulin to produce short-chain fatty acids that have been shown to fight colon cancer. Agave also contains sapogenins, which have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Home Remedies Mexican folklore has revered agave and considered it sacred for its ability to purify the body and soul. Ethopians have used agave branches as natural toothbrushes, while the Aztecs treated wound infections with concentrated sap. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

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