This Overlooked Nutrient May Help Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Inulin is a type of soluble fiber found naturally in chicory root, Jerusalem artichokes, and other plant sources. Unlike prebiotics that introduce live bacteria into your gut, inulin works by feeding the beneficial bacteria already living there. When those bacteria break down inulin, they produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids, including one called butyrate, which have well-documented anti-inflammatory effects throughout the body.
