Health promoting properties of inulin and oligofructose

Part 2: Further secondary effects related to the intake of inulin and oligofructose

B. L. Pool-Zobel, Jena

Inulin and oligofructose are prebiotic, soluble dietary fibres regulating the intestinal activity and leading to a selective enrichment of bifidobacteria in the intestine. Part 1 dealt with scientifically verified positive effects on intestinal health. It has also been shown that the compounds may improve intestinal calcium absorption.

Part 2 deals with further possible secondary effects studied and evaluated by experimental approach, animal experiments and human intervention studies.

Key words: bifidobacteria, calcium absorption, colon cancer, dietary fibre, inulin, oligofructose, soluble fibre, prebiotic properties, prevention

Sie finden den Artikel in deutscher Sprache in Ernährungs-Umschau 02/07 ab Seite 70.