Inulin is a soluble fiber that promotes the balance of intestinal flora, stimulating the proliferation of beneficial bacteria at the expense of potentially harmful ones.
Inulin: a natural prebiotic
The function of inulin in supplementation is that of a prebiotic.
Prebiotics are non-digestible substances of food origin that, when taken in adequate quantities, selectively promote the growth and activity of one or more bacteria already present in the intestinal tract.
Inulin in the prevention of cystitis
A state of intestinal dysbiosis, an imbalance of the bacterial flora, can cause the passage of bacteria into the urethra. This possibility occurs especially in women who, for anatomical reasons, have a shorter urethral canal. The ascent of harmful bacteria into the bladder causes bacterial cystitis.
Intervening on the intestinal microbiota to rebalance it is a useful strategy to prevent the intestine from becoming a reservoir for bacteria responsible for cystitis.
