Discover the benefits of Prebiotic Inulin for yourself...
In the BBCs' 'The Truth About Sleep', Dr Michael Mosley took Prebiotic Fibre to see if it could help promote better sleep (take 90 mins before bed), and improve gut bacteria. As a self-confessed poor sleeper, Dr Mosley said: "I would wake tired and irritable and began to dread going to sleep... I was convinced this disrupted sleep was rotting my brain and ageing my body."
After a 5-day experiment with prebiotic fibre for the BBC, Dr Mosley was so impressed by the improvements that he rated its effectiveness for enhancing his sleep 9 out of 10. "Our insomniac tester could not wait to give it a go. Just a teaspoon daily in water 90 minutes before hitting the hay worked wonders and resulted in a truly restful night" - The Independent.
What is Inulin?
Organic Inulin is a type of soluble dietary fibre, that our body doesn't digest. Instead, inulin reaches our gut (large intestine) where it acts as a prebiotic: It's fermented by good gut bacteria which feed from it and increase as a result. Good bacteria helps us to absorb more nutrients from the foods we digest.
What does it taste like?
Inulin has a mild sweet taste. Even though inulin is a type of fibre, it's unique is because it contains fructan. Fructan is a compound made from fructose, a kind of sugar. When you eat inulin, your body doesn't digest or absorb it. However, the sweet taste receptors on your tongue can sense the fructose, making it taste sweet.
But don't confuse it with sugar! Inulin isn't as sweet and its sweetness varies. The best part? Even though inulin tastes sweet due to its fructose content, it doesn't raise blood sugar levels because it isn't digested or absorbed by your body.
Are there any side effects from taking Inulin?
Inulin is generally well-tolerated, but some people may experience mild digestive side effects, such as bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort. These side effects are typically more common when first introducing inulin to the diet and usually decrease over time. Drinking more water during day can help with any bloating or gas.
Ingredients
It's 100% pure organic inulin fibre, which is derived from organic agave. There are no added ingredients.
Directions
We recommend taking 1 tsp (5g) per day, in a glass of water or milk. It dissolves in liquid and can be added to pretty much anything, including tea or coffee, as well as stirring into breakfast cereals.
For sleep, try taking 1 tsp in water or hot milk about 90 mins before bed.
If you've not used inulin before then we recommend starting off gradually. Start with 1/4 tsp for 4 days, and increasing by 1/4 tsp every 4 days until you're taking 1tsp. This gives your digestive system time to get used to the extra soluble fibre. We also recommend drinking more water throughout the day.
If taking medication, suffer with any medical conditions, or are unsure if this product is suitable for you, please speak to your doctor before use.
Storage
Keep in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
*Packaging may vary
