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A common type of fiber may trigger bowel inflammation (Inulin with IBD)
Medical Xpress / Cornell University / Journal of Experimental Medicine ^ | May 3, 2024 | Bridget Kuehn Weill / Mohammad Arifuzzaman et al

Posted on 05/06/2024 1:42:50 PM PDT by ConservativeMind

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Inulin was found to be problematic as a fiber for people with IBD, who already have a dysfunctional gut bacteria population, as well as having more direct contact-type issues with substances in the colon.

Other studies on inulin, with people not having IBD, have shown it can be helpful, but also that it could be a possible concern for some, according to a prior study I posted some time back that pointed to limiting inulin to around 20 grams a day.

1 posted on 05/06/2024 1:42:50 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
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As a life-long garlic hater, I am not surprised by this.


2 posted on 05/06/2024 1:49:31 PM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Everything touched by progressives, dies !)
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3 posted on 05/06/2024 1:50:55 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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Human beings were not designed to eat grains. We are omnivores, yes, but our teeth and digestive systems are designed for protein and fat optimization. Inulin and other fibers are not digestible despite everything we’ve been told.


4 posted on 05/06/2024 1:56:19 PM PDT by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: ConservativeMind

So much for that plant based imitation meat.


5 posted on 05/06/2024 2:04:02 PM PDT by Revel
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I take high grade turmeric/cumin 1k milligrams a day but not for ibs.


6 posted on 05/06/2024 2:40:13 PM PDT by waterhill (I Believe!)
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It’s highly anti- inflammatory.


7 posted on 05/06/2024 2:42:56 PM PDT by waterhill (I Believe!)
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I have seen and met people who do the carnivore diet. They all looked healthy.

You are going to have to take my bread and pasta from my cold dead hands.


8 posted on 05/06/2024 2:48:55 PM PDT by waterhill (I Believe!)
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I have seen and met people who do the carnivore diet. They all looked healthy.

You are going to have to take my bread and pasta from my cold dead hands.


9 posted on 05/06/2024 2:51:56 PM PDT by waterhill (I Believe!)
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To: ConservativeMind

That’s very interesting because the natural health community advocates for that to help heal the gut.


10 posted on 05/06/2024 3:08:50 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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Per Claude.ai:

Several products contain inulin as an ingredient. Some common examples include:

Fiber supplements:

Metamucil Fiber Supplement
Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement
NOW Foods Organic Inulin Powder
Renew Life Organic Clear Fiber

Protein bars:

Quest Protein Bars
ONE Protein Bars
ThinkThin Protein & Fiber Bars
Atkins Protein Meal Bars

Yogurts:

Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt
Siggi’s Icelandic Style Skyr
Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt

Cereals and granolas:

Kellogg’s All-Bran Buds
Fiber One Original Bran Cereal
KIND Healthy Grains Clusters
Nature’s Path Organic Smart Bran Cereal

Snacks:

Fiber One Brownies
Fiber Gourmet Crackers
GoodBelly Probiotics Peanut Butter Crunch Bar

Breads and baked goods:

Dave’s Killer Bread PowerSeed
Rudi’s Organic Bakery 7 Grain with Flax Bread
Thomas’ 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins

Plant-based milks:

Califia Farms Oat Milk
Silk Almond & Cashew Protein Nutmilk
Elmhurst 1925 Milked Oats

Ice creams and frozen yogurts:

Halo Top Chocolate Ice Cream
So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

Note that this list is not exhaustive, and inulin can be found in many other products as well. Always check the ingredients list on the product packaging to confirm the presence of inulin.


11 posted on 05/06/2024 3:17:24 PM PDT by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a closed mind will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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My GI doc recently suggested Benefiber for regularity. I haven’t gotten it yet, but when I do, I will start out slow.


12 posted on 05/06/2024 4:19:42 PM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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I wonder how much inulin triggers a flare. I imagine it might vary from person to person. I love my garlic, and I’m not quite ready to give it up just yet. I’m also on two different immunosuppressants, one for my transplant and Entyvio for my
IBD. He also suggested Benefiber for constipation. I’ll start out slow with that stuff. Good info to know. Thanks.


13 posted on 05/06/2024 4:28:27 PM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: RoosterRedux

It’s also interesting that you posted some non-dairy “milks”. It’s ironic that they could possibly exacerbate IBD by virtue of have inulin in them. Some of us drink non dairy milk because we’re lactose intolerant. I can tolerate lactose free cow’s milk myself.


14 posted on 05/06/2024 4:34:42 PM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: metmom

I believe the many other fiber forms are considered fine.


15 posted on 05/06/2024 4:35:51 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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>>>Human beings were not designed to eat grains. We are omnivores, yes, but our teeth and digestive systems are designed for protein and fat optimization. Inulin and other fibers are not digestible despite everything we’ve been told.>>>>

I think I’ll go with the actual designer of the human being and his original diet.

Genesis 1: 29 and 30:

Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.


16 posted on 05/06/2024 4:41:56 PM PDT by vespa300
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To: telescope115

For constipation, I’ve read that psyllium is our best bet, but it is not thought to help make short chain fatty acids, of consequence.

It does reduce cholesterol, blood sugar, and keep us regular, though. However, you still need those other fibers for those short chain fatty acids that can help so much, produced by gut bacteria.


17 posted on 05/06/2024 4:42:56 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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I’m gonna look at psyllium, thanks.


18 posted on 05/06/2024 4:46:33 PM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: ConservativeMind

I meant the inulin, not just fiber.


19 posted on 05/06/2024 4:51:11 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: vespa300

God provided grain as well, and is an advocate for bread, which I doubt very much was made with refined white flour.


20 posted on 05/06/2024 4:52:05 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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