Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD
Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus) / Inulin Source
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AVELOR SUMMARY
Chicory root is the primary commercial source of inulin — the prebiotic fiber that feeds Bifidobacterium. Contains 15-20% inulin by weight. Dose: 5-10g/day inulin increases Bifidobacterium by 5-10x within 2 weeks. Also contains chicoric acid (antioxidant, anti-diabetic). GI tolerance is the limiting factor — start at 3g/day and titrate up. Chicory root coffee substitute provides therapeutic inulin doses.
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*Last updated: 2026-04-06*
Independently graded against 173,636 indexed supplements with 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, and NIH DSLD | Last updated:
Not medical advice. Based on published clinical research and systematic reviews.