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Applications of inulin and oligofructose in health and nutrition

N. Kaur, A. Gupta

2002.12.1JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES

DOI: 10.1007/bf02708379

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Experimental studies have shown the use of inulin and oligofructose as bifidogenic agents, stimulating the immune system of the body, decreasing the levels of pathogenic bacteria in the intestine, relieving constipation, and reducing the risk of osteoporosis, among others.

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KAUR, N.; GUPTA, A. Applications of inulin and oligofructose in health and nutrition. JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES, 2002, 27: 703–714.