Chicorycup Organic Chicory Cup 100 g (Pack of 6)

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Chicory root contains inulin, a type of fiber that has been shown to help manage blood sugar levels in both human and animal studies. Denisow-Pietrzyk M, Pietrzyk L, Denisow B. Asteraceae species as potential environmental factors of allergy. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2019;26(7):6290-6300. doi:10.1007/s11356-019-04146-w

Blood sugar: The HbA1c test is a measurement of a person’s blood glucose. It measures the amount of blood sugar attached to hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carry oxygen. The study suggests that chicory root improved HbA1c through suppression of the after-meal rise in blood sugar.You’ll see gray or tan spots on the leaves of the plant, which can merge together and turn necrotic. Notably, the inulin used in this study is known as high-performance inulin and often added to baked goods and drinks as a sugar substitute. It has a slightly different chemical composition than other types of inulin ( 13). Several studies have shown that supplementing with inulin could increase the concentration of certain strains of healthy bacteria in the colon ( 3, 7).

Nutritionally, chicory root is known best for being loaded with a special group of fibers known as fructans. In particular, chicory contains exceptionally high levels of a fructan called inulin, a non-digestible soluble fiber. One of the benefits of inulin is that it’s considered a prebiotic, meaning that it can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria (called probiotics) in your gut. This is important, as better gut health is linked to everything from improved immunity, brain functioning, digestive health, and even body composition.Inflammation is the culprit responsible for many of our chronic health conditions, so finding ways to reduce inflammation and care for our autoimmunity is vital. 4. Helps The Digestive System Still, no official recommended dosage for chicory root fiber has been established. If you want to take it as a supplement, it’s best to consult your healthcare provider beforehand. Kumar, N., et al. (2019). Phenolic acids: Natural versatile molecules with promising therapeutic applications. Chicory coffee was cheap and for this reason, it’s been used in times of coffee shortage or economic crisis, like the Civil War and the Great Depression. It’s also been used to stretch supplies in prisons. But if you ask a New Orleans native, it’s all about the tradition. In addition to being delicious, the chicory in a café au lait (chicory coffee with hot milk) is an essential part of the city’s history.