Prebiotic Effect Evidenced for Chicory Root Fibers by the First Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses

Intake of chicory root fibers increases Bifidobacteria and supports bowel function

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A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Dávid U. Nagy et al.i, demonstrates that chicory root fiber intake (starting at 3g/day) promotes significant growth of Bifidobacteria in the gut microbiome in all age groups and improves bowel function parameters. It is the first study of this kind, based on randomized control trials, that has investigated the effect of inulin-type fructans derived from chicory root on Bifidobacteria abundance in gut microbiota and health-related outcomes.