Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is inulin fiber and what are its uses.?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Good nutrition!: Inulins are a group of natural polysaccharides produced by many types of plants. They belong to a class of dietary fibers known as fructans. Inulin is used by some plants as a means of storing energy. Most plants that synthesize and store inulin do not store starch. Due to the body's limited ability to process fructans, inulin has minimal impact on blood sugar making it suitable for diabetics.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.6k views
Soluble Fiber: "inulin is a sweet food additive, low in calories, creamy, fat-free and improves absorption of minerals. It has a low glycemic index, and it isn't absorbed , it does not increase glucose levels." http://ic.Steadyhealth.Com/inulin_fiber.Html.
Answered 6/12/2017
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can I use fiber like metamucil while on the hcg diet, if so, is powered or pill form the best?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've increased fiber, water, exercise and still only pass pebbles. Have to use a laxative at least 1 every 2 weeks. Suppository doesn't clean out?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Any laxative that can be taken regularly other than fiber pills? Those make it worse for me, and I've heard its bad to continue to use stimulant laxtiv
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just had a partial nephrectomy. And now I have anal fissure, what is the best fiber to use? What is better soluble or insoluble fiber?
1 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What's the best soluble fiber ingredient to look for in a fiber supplement? Right now mine uses xylitol, but seeing if there's something more natural.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is inulin safe during pregnancy? I've been taking it in the form of Metamucil (not the same as psyllium though). I've read that it's a vegetable fiber but just wanted to be sure it's safe. I'm in my 3rd trimester.
Can you tell me are fiber supplement tablets ok to use?
I have untreated diverticulitis, and urogenital problems due to 3rd/4th degree episiotomies. No insurance, can I use fiber in the meantime?
Have eaten lots of fiber recently-drank some fluids (not a lot). Doesn't hurt to use restroom (used to w/hemmrhoids). Is it alright to have anal w/bf?
Use of bulk forming fiber like unifiber fiber supplement during sitz marker test?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
