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In the BBCs' 'The Truth About Sleep', Dr Michael Mosley took Prebiotic Fibre to see if it could help promote better sleep (take 90 mins before bed), and improve gut bacteria.
As a self-confessed poor sleeper, Dr Mosley said:
"I would wake tired and irritable and began to dread going to sleep... I was convinced this disrupted sleep was rotting my brain and ageing my body."
In the BBCs' 'The Truth About Sleep', Dr Michael Mosley took Prebiotic Fibre to see if it could help promote better sleep (take 90 mins before bed), and improve gut bacteria.
As a self-confessed poor sleeper, Dr Mosley said:
"I would wake tired and irritable and began to dread going to sleep... I was convinced this disrupted sleep was rotting my brain and ageing my body."
After a 5-day experiment with prebiotic fibre for the BBC, Dr Mosley was so impressed by the improvements that he rated its effectiveness for enhancing his sleep 9 out of 10.
"Our insomniac tester could not wait to give it a go. Just a teaspoon daily in water 90 minutes before hitting the hay worked wonders and resulted in a truly restful night" -The Independent.
For more information on ingredients and suggested use, please refer to our Answers section below.
1. What is Inulin?
Organic Inulin is a special type of solubledietary fibre, that our body doesn't digest.
“Inulin is a prebiotic that can help develop a microbiome and provide fuel for good bacteria to live in your gut. Eating inulin-rich foods can help your bacteria perform activities that keep your gut healthy.” -Dr Michael Mosley.
Good bacteria helps us to absorb more nutrients from the foods we digest. (1)
2. How do I use it?
We recommend taking 1 tsp (5g) per day, in a glass of water or milk.
It dissolves in liquid and can be added to pretty much anything, including tea or coffee, as well as stirring into breakfast cereals.
For sleep, try taking 1 tsp in water or hot milk about 90 mins before bed.
If you've not used inulin before then we recommend starting off gradually:
Start with 1/4 tsp for 4 days, and increasing by 1/4 tsp every 4 days until you're taking 1tsp. This gives your digestive system time to get used to the extra soluble fibre.
We also recommend drinking more water throughout the day.
3. What does it taste like?
Inulin has a mild sweet taste.
Even though inulin is a type of fibre, it's unique is because it contains fructan. Fructan is a compound made from fructose, a kind of sugar. When you eat inulin, your body doesn't digest or absorb it. However, the sweet taste receptors on your tongue can sense the fructose, making it taste sweet.
But don't confuse it with sugar! Inulin isn't as sweet and its sweetness varies. The best part? Even though inulin tastes sweet due to its fructose content, it doesn't raise blood sugar levels because it isn't digested or absorbed by your body.
4. What are the ingredients?
It's 100% pure organic inulin fibre, which is derived from organic agave. There are no added ingredients.
5. Are there any side effects from taking Inulin?
Inulin is generally well-tolerated, but some people may experience mild digestive side effects, such as bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort.
These side effects are typically more common when first introducing inulin to the diet and usually decrease over time.
Drinking more water during day can help with any bloating or gas.
6. Will it help IBS?
We're not qualified to give medical advice and for specific health conditions do check with your GP first of all.
If constipation is an issue with IBS then the NHS recommend increasing the amount of soluble fibre you eat, and Inulin is pure soluble fibre.
The NHS also recommend drinking more water which will help soften stools, and is also helpful when increasing your fibre intake.
If you've not taken inulin before then we recommend starting gradually with 1/4 tsp for 4 days, and increasing by 1/4 tsp every 4 days, until you're taking the recommend amount, or the amount you're comfortable with. This gives your digestive system time to get used to the extra soluble fibre.
7. Is Inulin suitable for low FODMAP diets?
Inulin is not suitable if you're on a low FODMAP diet (restricting the amount of certain ‘short-chain’ carbohydrates). You may experience increase wind and bloating.
8. Will it help Diverticulitis?
We're not qualified to give medical advice and for specific health conditions do check with your GP first of all.
Inulin is a soluble fibre, providing 4.5g of fibre in 1 tsp, and according to the NHS:
"Eating a high-fibre diet may help ease the symptoms of diverticular disease and stop you developing diverticulitis. Generally, adults should aim to eat 30g of fibre a day. Good sources of fibre include fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, beans and pulses, nuts, cereals and starchy foods. Fibre supplements, usually in the form of sachets of powder that you mix with water, are also available from pharmacists and health food shops” - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis/
If you've not taken inulin before then we recommend starting gradually with 1/4 tsp for 4 days, and increasing by 1/4 tsp every 4 days, until you're taking the recommend amount, or the amount you're comfortable with. This gives your digestive system time to get used to the extra soluble fibre.
9. Can I take Inulin if I'm Diabetic?
Inulin has a low glycaemic index, meaning it does not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is generally considered safe for people with diabetes.
Inulin is soluble fibre and 1tsp will provide 4.5g of fibre.
According to Diabetes.org.uk "increasing the amount of fibre in your diet can help you manage your diabetes." - https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/carbohydrates-and-diabetes/fibre-and-diabetes
However we're not qualified to give medical advice and for specific health conditions do check with your GP first of all.
10. I'm on medication, can I take inulin?
We're not qualified to give medical advice regarding your medication, and you'll need to check with your GP or pharmacist first of all.
11. Is Inulin suitable for children?
Inulin is a source of soluble dietary fibre. The amount of fibre children need is listed on the NHS website as:
2 to 5 year-olds: need about 15g of fibre a day
5 to 11 year-olds: need about 20g
11 to 16 year-olds: need about 25g
1 tsp of inulin will provide about 4.5g of fibre.
According to your child's diet you can see how much fibre they're getting and can supplement this with inulin.
For very young children, we would suggest starting with just 1/4 or 1/2 tsp to begin with.
12. Is it suitable for Vegans?
Yes, Inulin is vegan friendly.
13. Where is Organic Inulin from?
Inulin is packed in our certified organic production facility in the UK. It's derived from organic agave, a cactus like plant which is cultivated in Mexico.
14. How do I know it's really Organic?
It's certified by the Organic Food Federation in the UK, and displays the Organic Logo and license: GB-ORG-04.
Our Organic Food Federation licence is: 02045/21.
15. How long will a packet last me?
There are 50 x 5g teaspoon servings of Inulin in a 250g packet, and if you're taking 1 tsp a day the packet will last about 50 days.
16. What is the shelf-life of Organic Inulin?
The shelf life of Organic Inulin is 18 months from production date if your pouch is unopened and stored in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight. There is a best before date printed on the back label.
Once opened keep your inulin sealed in the pouch, or for ease of use you can store in an airtight jar or container and it can be stored in the cupboard.
17. When will I receive my order?
All deliveries are now 100% carbon neutral.
We aim to dispatch all orders received by 2.30pm the same day.
Express delivery 1-3 working days.
Standard delivery 3-5 working days
Full details can be found by clicking here:Delivery Information
18. What are your shipping charges?
It's free standard shipping on all orders over £30.
Standard delivery £2.95
Express delivery £3.75
Full details can be found by clicking here:Delivery Information
19. How do I contact you about my order?
You can contact us about your order, or anything else by email: contact@greensorganic.co.uk
Or you can call us on: 01394 822 012
20. Is your packaging recyclable?
Every Golden Greens packet is certified Plastic Neutral+ which means we're offsetting more plastic than we use, by preventing plastic waste from entering our seas.
We would switch to a biodegradable pouch tomorrow if we could, however for the time being they are not recyclable. Currently biodegradable materials are weaker and have a much shorter shelf-life.
These materials start to break down when they come into contact with moisture, making them unsuitable to store and protect organic food powders.
We use compostable mail bags to dispatch your order which are made from sugar cane.
Click for full details on sustainability.
In the BBC's "How to Stay Young" series, Angela Rippon was surprised to find high levels of visceral fat around her organs, including her heart and liver, despite having a good diet and exercising regularly.
Angela's doctor recommended inulin to help...
In the BBC's "How to Stay Young" series, Angela Rippon was surprised to find high levels of visceral fat around her organs, including her heart and liver, despite having a good diet and exercising regularly.
Angela's doctor recommended inulin to help...
The NHS states: "Eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer... and can help digestion and prevent constipation."
Yet, numerous people in the UK don't meet the recommended 30g of fibre per day, averaging only 18g.
A teaspoon of Inulin provides 4.5g of fibre, helping you reach your daily goal.
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