The effects of inulin-type fructans on satiety and energy intake: human studies

RW Welch; Mary McCann; Alison Gallagher; JMW Wallace; Barbara Livingstone

The effects of inulin-type fructans on satiety and energy intake: human studies

RW Welch, Mary McCann, Alison Gallagher, JMW Wallace, Barbara Livingstone

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Abstract

Inulin-type fructans (ITF), also known as oligofructose or fructo-oligosaccharides are indigestible fructose oligomers with chain lengths varying from 2-65. ITF occur naturally as inulin in a number of plants including onions, bananas, chicory and artichokes, and are also available as food ingredients and supplements. Health benefits of dietary ITF in humans include improving gut health, ameliorating plasma lipid profiles and enhancing mineral absorption. There is also increasing evidence from human and animal studies, that dietary ITF can enhance satiety and decrease energy intake leading to improved control of body weight. These human studies are reviewed and briefly compared with data from animal models. The potential role of gut hormones in mediating the effects on satiety and intake is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4-6
Journal	Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech
Volume	19
Issue number	5, Sup
Publication status	Published - Sep 2008

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