Challenge Inulin supplementation has been linked to improved gut health and the potential to alleviate noncommunicable diseases like obesity and hypercholesterolaemia. However, the specific metabolic effects of inulin fibres with different chain lengths remain poorly understood.
Solution This study investigates the metabolic impact of inulin-based fibres extracted from artichokes, focusing on variations in chain length. Using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS), researchers will analyse human urine and plasma samples to determine how these fibres influence metabolic profiles.
Impact The findings will provide new insights into how dietary inulin influences human metabolism, supporting the development of targeted nutritional strategies to prevent or manage chronic diseases through functional food ingredients.
