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Inulin and oligofructose: new scientific developments

This six-page article "explores the potential role of inulin-type fructose in the human diet." Its focus is on "scientific developments presented at the 5th Orafti Research Conference...in 2006, with special emphasis on the effects of inulin and oligofructose on the modulation of the gut microbiota and their effects on human health." Sections describe prebiotics and synbiotics, inulin-type fructans, immune functions, obesity and metabolic syndrome, bone health and colorectal cancer. The article is followed by a listing of 28 references.

Nutrition Today
3/1/2008