Inulin

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Prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria

We rank Inulin by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Inulin is a type of prebiotic fibre. Prebiotics are special plant fibres that act as food for the good bacteria already living in your gut.

Why it's used

It is used to support digestive health by feeding beneficial gut microbes. This process helps maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive system.

How it's made

To make this supplement, manufacturers extract the fibre from plants, most commonly chicory root. The plant material is processed to isolate the inulin, which is then dried and ground into a fine white powder for use in capsules or scoops.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the raw plant sources are relatively easy to find, but the industrial extraction and purification process requires specific equipment.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
control diabetes and its complications via improving glycemic and lipid parameters10 grams per dayemerging
increased frequency of bowel movementsnot specifiedestablished
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12219383 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11731134 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8039257 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3963683 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Inulin?

Prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Inulin?

We rank Inulin by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Inulin prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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