India, March 16 -- Arthritis affects millions, and for 6 in 10 people, knee pain is a constant companion.

A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)—with far fewer dropouts than a ...

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability among older adults. The condition happens when the cartilage that protects the knee joint slowly wears down over time.

Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that occurs naturally in many everyday foods. It can be found in plants such as bananas, asparagus, garlic, onions, chicory root, and wheat. Because it is a soluble ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the impacts of Inulin, a prebiotic, on gut microbial assemblies and, in turn, skeletal muscle catabolism using ...

Chief among the most sought-after nutrients is fiber. Decades of research has shown that fiber leads to numerous positive outcomes including decreased chronic disease, increased longevity and improved ...

A type of dietary fiber called inulin, commonly used in health supplements and known to have certain anti-inflammatory properties, can also promote an allergy-related type of inflammation in the lung ...

A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes. However, exactly how fiber interacts with the ...

The conversion of inulin into difructose anhydrides (DFAs) has garnered increasing attention due to its dual role in generating low-calorie sweeteners and enhancing the prebiotic potential of food ...