RE: Happy Birthday Kathryn!!!/ on inulin
>>My leg feels much better, and *I* feel much better after
>seeing my acupuncturist. I hadn't seen him since before my
>injury, and didn't realize how much it had affected my body
>and my mood. And at least HE knows about acidophilus and pre-
>and probiotics (the nurse practitioner who did my follow-up
>hadn't even heard of them! and the pharmacist knew about
>acidophilus, but had never heard of inulin. It was nice to
>talk to a health care provider who's on the same page I am!)
In all fairness, the use of Inulin is not mainstream and there is still controversy regarding its use. There are studies that have shown that Inulin encourages the growth of Klebsiella (very bad bacteria). There is also some question as to whether or not it encourages yeast overgrowth (Many different species of yeast can utilize inulin for fuel). You will find their are over the counter probiotic products that will actually advertise "inulin free." The theory behind them is that inulin is used to feed good microbes, but it cannot differentiate between feeding the good or bad ones. With its questionable reputation and value, you will find most mainstream practioners may not be aware of it or even promote it.
I do want to say I am very happy to hear you are feeling better and were able to talk to someone who was on the same page
!
Robin
