Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Inulin-type fructans enhance the absorption of calcium and magnesium, with oligofructose-enriched inulin being the most effective product.
Include foods like chicory root (inulin/oligofructose), onions, garlic, and bananas in your diet to support calcium and magnesium absorption. Look for products enriched with oligofructose for potentially better results.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Supported by the results of a large number of animal studies and human nutrition intervention trials, the claim ‘inulin-type fructans enhance calcium and magnesium absorption’ is scientifically substantiated, but different inulin-type fructans have probably a different efficacy (in terms of effective daily dose), the most active product being the oligofructose-enriched inulin.
Why this rating
Supported by large number of animal studies and human trials, though efficacy varies by product type.
Source
Introducing inulin-type fructans
Marcel Roberfroid · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2005
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