Inulin: A Widely Used Fiber With Potential Cancer Risks
Hailed as a solution for Americans who don’t eat enough vegetables and fruit, refined inulin has quietly crept into nearly every category of processed foods—from cakes and candies to yogurt and baby formula. Some people even scoop a spoonful of this powder into their morning coffee.
TL;DR
- Inulin is found in many processed foods.
- It is used as a prebiotic to feed gut bacteria.
- Inulin has been linked to cancer in animal studies.
- An early human case report also suggests a link to cancer.