Inulin-type fructans (ITFs) are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides that have prebiotic properties. They include inulin, oligofructose, and fructooligosaccharides.
In this randomized crossover trial, supplementing with gluten and fructans did not change the fecal microbiota in participants who had nonceliac gluten sensitivity.
Are inulin-type fructans from chicory root effective for weight loss?