Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 It can be derived from a variety of things, one of which is gluten and some of which are high phenol. The most common is chicory root, to which we're allergic, so we've had to become almost completely CF here since now it is very hard to find organic dairy products that aren't adding this. Apparently some study showed that inulin boosts calcium absorption and the next thing you know it was added to all the higher end and organic dairy products. If I could find an organic kefir without inulin, my life would be perfect. My daughter was severely constipated and is doing extremely well on magnesium. She is so happy with the results, she herself makes sure she has had her magnesium every day My experience with inulin with her is that it was way too much fiber, in what seemed like reasonable amounts (as a food additive, as I mentioned above); it left her dehydrated and cranky. Amy > > Someone recommended that I try inulin (FOS) to help with my daughter's > constipation, does anyone have info about this? > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 I found it in Trader Joe's last week... --- sacha goldebrg <sachagoldberg@...> wrote: > Hi, > Just wondering if anyone knows where I can buy > Inulin. The health food stores that I have checked > don't carry that product. I live in Canada, but I > will be in Florida for the next two weeks. > > Inulin aids in weight loss right? > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I discovered that Metamucil puts out a product called FiberSure (available in grocery stores), which is inulin made from Belgian chicory....anybody know if this is a good product? Jo __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Sacha, about the cheapest inulin I've seen is on my site. http://tinyurl.com/2m29z I'm in Canada too, and I buy inulin from my site myself because it's under $12 per pound Cdn at my site while at the health shops it's about $40 per pound. Even with shipping I save about 50%. If you buy a couple of other things at the same time such as the cod-liver oil, which is real cheap, you get more savings. Inulin reduces toxin production in the bowel, which might aid weight loss through less edema and inflammation. Its other strengths include improving the absorption of nutrient from the food you eat, and improving blood glucose control, which also reduces weight by reducing metabolic syndrome. Duncan > > Hi, > Just wondering if anyone knows where I can buy Inulin. The health food stores that I have checked don't carry that product. I live in Canada, but I will be in Florida for the next two weeks. > > Inulin aids in weight loss right? > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Jo, the differences between " native " chicory inulins from any manufacturer are very minor, amounting to differnces in plant maturity at harvest, growing and storage conditions and length of storage before processing. Is it cheaper than Now Foods' inulin, which is $10 a pound right now? A lot of people buy three or four things plus the inulin and still save $$ compared to health store and supermarket price. Duncan > > I discovered that Metamucil puts out a product called FiberSure (available in grocery stores), which is inulin made from Belgian chicory....anybody know if this is a good product? > > > Jo > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 what was it listed as in Trader Joe's . what section of the store ? I am happy to hear it I have a Joe's close by .Jo -------------- Original message -------------- From: Krtil <ckrtil@...> I found it in Trader Joe's last week... --- sacha goldebrg <sachagoldberg@...> wrote: > Hi, > Just wondering if anyone knows where I can buy > Inulin. The health food stores that I have checked > don't carry that product. I live in Canada, but I > will be in Florida for the next two weeks. > > Inulin aids in weight loss right? > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Dear Duncan, Thanks for the heads-up regarding price. I will have to investigate, but right now, I am just so hot to try inulin that I am going to go with what is readily available to begin, just to see what it might do for me. It sounds to me that you are saying that the FiberSure is an okay product, but that I can find a better price elsewhere. I appreciate that, and if it is helpful for me, you can be sure that I WILL try for the best price the second time around. Thanks - Jo __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 According to the research 12-15 grams of inulin daily is around optimal for probiotic culture and there's no high limit. Sure add about a teaspoonful per quart of Kefir; it should make it quite sour and reduce bacteria that are sensitive to acidity. Bacteria also compete exuding bacterocins. Duncan > > I have ordered the NOW Inulin. How much do I take of it and can I add > it to my kefir? > > Jeannette > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Fructose, also some glucose and sucrose occurs in native inulin, altogether 6% to about 11% of total weight. Long chain inulin has had the sugars removed; I don't know of a retail source just now but Cargill might. The amount that native inulin stimulates candida rather than good bacteria is about zero in the natural ecology, and almost zero even in a test tube. In other words the data doesn't support the myth. When the dysbiosis is gone I think that the low-carb diet could be cheated considerably if you get enough inulin because the probiotic bacteria will work regular sugars too, they just aren't as fast at fermenting them. The bowel culture is pretty resilient once it's correct even on fairly low inulin and ordinary carbs, but adding a little inulin would be pretty good natural insurance. Duncan > > Dear all, > > I am a candida sufferer and am quite new to the list and have a query. Does all inulin contain > fructose? The Now Foods inulin powder contains it and this goes against what I have learned > about sugar intake and candida. I have begun taking undenatured whey but have held off on > inulin because of that reason. Could someone please inform me. > > Thanks and regards, > > . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Fructose, also some glucose and sucrose occurs in native inulin, altogether 6% to about 11% of total weight. Long chain inulin has had the sugars removed; I don't know of a retail source just now but Cargill might. The amount that native inulin stimulates candida rather than good bacteria is about zero in the natural ecology, and almost zero even in a test tube. In other words the data doesn't support the myth. Once you're sure the dysbiosis is gone I think that the low-carb diet could be cheated considerably if enough dietary inulin is there because the probiotic bacteria will work regular sugars too, they just aren't as fast at fermenting them. The bowel culture is pretty resilient once it's correct even on fairly low inulin and ordinary carbs, but adding a little inulin would be cheap insurance. Duncan > > Dear all, > > I am a candida sufferer and am quite new to the list and have a query. Does all inulin contain > fructose? The Now Foods inulin powder contains it and this goes against what I have learned > about sugar intake and candida. I have begun taking undenatured whey but have held off on > inulin because of that reason. Could someone please inform me. > > Thanks and regards, > > . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I have found one but its expensive, called ecobloom by body ecology. It has only medium and long chain, its fruitafit repackaged. Phil > > > > Dear all, > > > > I am a candida sufferer and am quite new to the list and have a > query. Does all inulin contain > > fructose? The Now Foods inulin powder contains it and this goes > against what I have learned > > about sugar intake and candida. I have begun taking undenatured > whey but have held off on > > inulin because of that reason. Could someone please inform me. > > > > Thanks and regards, > > > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I couldn't verify that Ecobloom is medium and long-chain by the bodyecology store description, but it certainly IS expensive at $50 a pound; I was selling it for less than a third of the price. I'll contact my distributor today and see if he's going to carry it. Duncan > > > > > > Dear all, > > > > > > I am a candida sufferer and am quite new to the list and have a > > query. Does all inulin contain > > > fructose? The Now Foods inulin powder contains it and this goes > > against what I have learned > > > about sugar intake and candida. I have begun taking undenatured > > whey but have held off on > > > inulin because of that reason. Could someone please inform me. > > > > > > Thanks and regards, > > > > > > . > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Bonnie, the glucose control inulin promotes is part of Tungland's article on my website in the inulin references. Diabetes has it's own chapter. The dose and route is the same as for intestinal health. Duncan > > Hi Everyone: > > When I first became aware of Inulin a few years ago. it was from advertisements which said nothing about Intestinal Health but only about Diabetes. > > It was advertised as being an enormous benefit for Blood Sugar Control. > > How would it be used for this purpose. > > Thanks, > Bonnie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks, Duncan. I will print out all I can for future reading. I appreciate your help! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I know there's a lot of controversy about whether inulin is beneficial or not. I have read through the old posts about inulin, and I still am not sure...does anyone have links to actual studies done on inulin? FWIW I was thinking of trying inulin for some digestive problems I'm having(mostly gas and stomach rumbling after eating grains & legumes). I've tried about everything else to correct it, including the SCD, a candida diet, digestive enzymes, probiotics, anti-fungals, natural anti-bacterials, clays, and fermented foods/beverages, and nothing's helping. I took a tsp of inulin last night and this morning I was a bit bloated...I'm not sure that's a good sign although it's supposed to be a common side effect of inulin from what I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 What is the best way to take this? Should it be with meals or on an empty stomach. Should it be taken separtly from the Probiotics? I just got it today, along with the denatured whey powder and I want to take it all correctly. Thanks a bunch --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 , inulin can be used with or without food. If you choose probiotics as well you may wish to take them with inulin to extend contact time with their food. I hope you mean UN-denatured whey powder! You'll get perhaps better results if you take the inulin and the probiotic with it. Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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