Qin Yu-Qing, Wang Liu-Yan, Yang Xin-Yu, Xu Yi-Jie, Fan Gang, Fan Yan-Ge, Ren Jing-Nan, An Qi, Li Xiao
College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology of Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430070, China.
Institute of Chemistry Co. Ltd, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
Food Funct. 2023 Apr 3;14(7):2948-2968. doi: 10.1039/d2fo01096h.
Inulin, a soluble dietary fiber, is widely found in more than 36 000 plant species as a reserve polysaccharide. The primary sources of inulin, include Jerusalem artichoke, chicory, onion, garlic, barley, and dahlia, among which Jerusalem artichoke tubers and chicory roots are often used as raw materials for inulin production in the food industry. It is universally acknowledged that inulin as a prebiotic has an outstanding effect on the regulation of intestinal microbiota stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria. In addition, inulin also exhibits excellent health benefits in regulating lipid metabolism, weight loss, lowering blood sugar, inhibiting the expression of inflammatory factors, reducing the risk of colon cancer, enhancing mineral absorption, improving constipation, and relieving depression. In this review paper, we attempt to present an exhaustive overview of the function and health benefits of inulin.
菊粉是一种可溶性膳食纤维，作为储备多糖广泛存在于36000多种植物中。菊粉的主要来源包括菊芋、菊苣、洋葱、大蒜、大麦和大丽花，其中菊芋块茎和菊苣根常被食品工业用作生产菊粉的原料。众所周知，菊粉作为一种益生元，对调节肠道微生物群具有显著作用，可刺激有益菌的生长。此外，菊粉在调节脂质代谢、减肥、降低血糖、抑制炎症因子表达、降低结肠癌风险、增强矿物质吸收、改善便秘和缓解抑郁等方面也具有出色的健康益处。在这篇综述论文中，我们试图全面概述菊粉的功能和健康益处。
