Fytalo Organic Prebiotic Inulin
Fytalo Organic Prebiotic Inulin
“It’s definitely improving sleep and food cravings are abating”
-Julie, Organic Prebiotic Inulin customer.
✓ Supports gut health and digestion
✓ Certified Organic, No Nasties
✓ Natural Prebiotic Fibre
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Benefits of Organic Prebiotic Inulin
Positive Results after 5 Days
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.
"A truly restful night"
"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.
When you're well-rested and feeling your best, you're happier. You're more able to handle stress, and enjoy more fulfilling relationships with your family and friends.
Common Questions
1. Shipping Costs & Delivery Times?
1. Shipping Costs & Delivery Times?
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2. What is Inulin?
2. 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 review
3. What's the difference between Prebiotics & Probiotics?
3. What's the difference between Prebiotics & Probiotics?
- Probiotics are the live bacteria, the 'good' gut bacteria.
Inulin is a prebiotic and prebiotics are a type of fibre that our body doesn't digest. Instead it reaches our gut (large intestine) and is fermented by good gut bacteria which feed from it and increase as a result.
4. How do I use it?
4. 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 most foods, 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.
5. What does it taste like?
5. 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 it doesn't raise blood sugar levels because it isn't digested or absorbed by your body.
6. Where is Organic Inulin from - and does it contain fructose?
6. Where is Organic Inulin from - and does it contain fructose?
- 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.
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.
Although agave is naturally high in fructose, the inulin extracted from it is not the same as fructose. Inulin is a type of prebiotic fibre, made up of fructose units linked in a chain (called fructans), which the body doesn’t digest as sugar. So, our organic inulin does not contain free fructose, and it does not behave like fructose when consumed.
7. What are the ingredients?
7. What are the ingredients?
- It's 100% pure organic inulin fibre, which is derived from organic agave. There are no added ingredients.
The shelf life 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.
Inulin and Your Health
7. Are there any side effects from taking Inulin?
7. 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.
8. Will it help IBS?
8. 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.
9. Is Inulin suitable for low FODMAP diets?
9. 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.
10. Will it help Diverticulitis?
10. 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.
13. I'm on medication, can I take inulin?
13. 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.
14. Is Inulin suitable for children?
14. 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
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.
Important for your health
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."
Meeting your daily needs?
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.
