How does inulin from Jerusalem artichoke differ from probiotics, and why add it to your diet?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that enter the gut from outside. Inulin works differently: it does not ‘populate’ the gut with new bacteria but serves as a nutrient medium for those that already live there. Such substances are called prebiotics — they are not digested in the upper parts of the digestive tract and reach the large intestine unchanged, where they become ‘food’ for beneficial microflora.

Jerusalem artichoke is one of the best-known plant sources of inulin. DIOD DOLGOLET uses a concentrate of Jerusalem artichoke tubers, so the product's composition is transparent: no multi-ingredient blends, with the focus specifically on this fibre and the accompanying plant polysaccharides.

The supplement is chosen in situations where the diet is monotonous and contains few vegetables and other sources of dietary fibre, or when a person wants to pay more attention to the state of their gut microflora. It is important to understand that the effect of prebiotic fibres depends on regular intake over a course, not on a single use.

The tablet form is convenient for those who do not want to use Jerusalem artichoke powders or syrups. The product is not a substitute for a balanced diet and is not intended to treat or prevent disease.