Inulinbelongs to the group ofPolysaccharides, which cannot be broken down by the digestive enzymes and therefore belong to theDietary fiberThe indigestible carbohydrates servebeneficial bacteriaas food. This protects the intestinal flora from unwanted invaders and keeps it in balance. Inulin can not onlyRecording ofCalciumandmagnesiumincrease, but also has health-promotingprebiotic properties. The inclusion of Inulin in the colon increases the presence of usefulLacto- and bifidobacteriaand thus reduces unwanted intestinal inhabitants.Inulincan be broken down particularly well by these bacteria and is therefore one of the most helpful for the organismDietary fiber.

Inulin in vegetables

Foods likeOnions,Chicory or Jerusalem artichokecontain significant amounts ofInulinHowever, according to the German Nutrition Society (DGE), many people consume significantly less than the recommended daily intake of fibre. According to data from the National Consumption Study II,75% of women and 68% of men have a fibre intake below the guideline of at least 30 g per day.The intake is only 25 g (men) or 23 g (women) per day. Especially in phases that put strain on the organism, in addition to aconscious Nutritionwith plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grain products, plus a supply ofprebiotic inulinthroughDietary supplementsto recommend.

Inulin and probiotic cultures

The Medicom preparationProbiotic culturescontains theVitamin B complex(Vitamin B1, B2,B6andB12) and for theIntestinal florabeneficial bacterial strains (Lactic acid and bifidobacteria) also inulin, which is one of thePolysaccharidescounts.Inulinserves the single-celled helpers asFood source. This is how the probiotic effect of Probiotic culturesthrough theprebiotic effectThe preparation is rounded off byniacin(Vitamin B3) andPantothen, these are important building blocksvarious coenzymes, which play a major role in a healthy metabolism.