TimingInulin
Take with meals
When to take Inulin
With food; start with a small dose
Inulin is a prebiotic fibre that feeds good gut bacteria. Start small and take it with food to avoid gas.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- With meals
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- Start at 2–3 g, building to 5–10 g per day
How to take it
- 1Start at 2–3 g per day
- 2Increase every week
- 3Mix it into food or a drink
- 4Drink extra water
Watch out
Inulin can worsen bloating in IBS, because it's a high-FODMAP fibre.
Common questions
Why am I gassy?
Bacteria ferment inulin; it usually settles after 1–2 weeks.
Which foods contain inulin?
Chicory, onions, garlic, bananas.
Can I take it with a probiotic?
Yes. Together they're called a synbiotic.
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Inulin with other supplements
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