Inulin Powder 1kg by Orafti | Premium Inulin Prebiotic Fibre Powder 1KG Plus FOS | Chicory Root, Highly Soluble | Native Chicory Inulin, Added FOS, Gluten Free, Suitable for Vegans

I have type 2 diabetes and bought this Inulin because I had watched a BBC programme (How to Stay Young, with Angela Rippon) that suggested it could reduce ectopic fat and help weight loss. The packet recommends taking 12g per day. I am taking 30g per day as that is the amount used in this scientific study called:'A randomized controlled trial: the effect of inulin on weight management and ectopic fat in subjects with prediabetes.' I may reduce to 12g in a year or so.The conclusion of the above study reads, 'In conclusion, our findings support a role for fermentable fibres in modifying two key risk factors in diabetes development: weight management and ectopic fat deposition. Inulin, and possibly other fermentable carbohydrates, could therefore represent a potentially effective intervention at the population level.'The study can be found here. [...]I have found losing weight fairly easy as it does seem to make me feel fuller as the study implies. I'm not sure how to check if my visceral fat has reduced. I intend to contact the makers of the TV programme to see the results of their experiment.This powder from Hellenia is well packaged in a durable and resealable envelope. It measures approx 240mm x 340mm, which means it compresses fairly flat and will fit through a letter box, unlike some other makes.

After reading the reviews I decided to give this a go as I have too much weight and am diabetic so thought it might help in both instances. I've found the best way for me to take it is to make a mock frappacino, that's a cold milky coffee for those who don't know. I have 2 little Frap bottles from supermarket bought Fraps so use these. I put 2 teaspoons of coffee + half a teaspoon of sugar into a jug + a drop of hot water to dissolve these I sprinkle 4 teaspoons of the powder to this and mix well before then adding the milk measured out in the 2 Frap bottles, then divide the whole thing between the 2 Frap bottles giving me a cold drink for 2 days. I tried mixing the powder with the milk first but it's too gloopy and found it dissolves much better in water. As to whether it's working or not I'm honesly not sure. I've had no side effects at all from it, no tummy problems as some appear to have had and no toileting problems either. I've only been using it for about a week now so perhaps time will tell. For now I'll keep drinking it until it's all gone and see what happens.

good product, fast delivery, reliable supplier

Arrived early. Started using it immediately and have had no side effects.It does seem to be working and I am very pleased with the results so far. Will order some more when my current supply runs out. Crossley

Comes in attractive packaging, easy to spoon out onto food. I use it on my morning bowl of cereals. The required daily amount is a heaped desert spoon. It tastes slightly sweet and therefore takes the place of adding sugar to your cereals. That can't be bad!I started taking insulin after seeing the Angela Rippon TV program which showed that over a period of time it can reduce internal body fat. The only way to find out if it does is to continue to take for as long as possible to prove whether it does or not.It doesn't mix well with fruit drinks because it goes globby, so cereals or fruit would be the best way to take your daily dose.As it's quite pleasant to take, I will certainly be ordering more. I will never know if it reduces any organ fats within me, but as a heart disease sufferer anything is worth trying.Following a similar Dr. Michael Moseley program, I also drink 20mg of olive oil a day. The program proved that it reduced inflammatory deposits in the blood considerably in as little as 6 weeks. Update October 2016. Recent blood test showed reduce cholesterol down to 4.7 from 5.6 total. And Triglericides now down to 0.9 from 1.7! Pretty pleased with that.

Buy this on a regular basis from this friendly, family run business.Great product, super service.

This product becomes very sticky when added to food or water, won't buy this one again

Seems to suit me & good price as compared to some brands.