Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials to Examine Impact of Inulin-type Fructans on Weight Management Outcomes

In a recently published systematic review, researchers examined the effect of chicory inulin-type fructan supplements to support weight management. The researchers located 32 eligible studies, observing reduced body weight compared to placebo, favored overall effects reduction in BMI, waist circumference, and for intervention duration of more than8 weeks, body fat percentage.