Chicory Root
9 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
281 products in our catalogue print how much Chicory Root a serving holds.
Most common: 25 mg to 50 mg, 63% of 281 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 10 mg or less | 14 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 6 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 176 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 40 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 22 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 4 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 7 |
| over 1 g | 12 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Gut health (4)
- Effect of chicory inulin-type fructan-containing snack bars on the human gut microbiota in low dietary fiber consumers in a randomized crossover trial
PubMed ID: 32320024
Robust bifidogenic effect: 7 g/d inulin increased Bifidobacterium relative abundance substantially in adults.
- Intrinsic chicory root fibers modulate colonic microbial butyrate-producing pathways and improve insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity
PubMed ID: 40669445
Dried chicory root fiber increased fecal butyrate, indicating fermentative activity of beneficial microbes.
- Impact of chicory inclusion in a cereal-based diet on digestibility, organ size and faecal microbiota in growing pigs
PubMed ID: 23031467
Pig study showed reduced coliforms and increased lactobacilli:coliform ratio with chicory forage/root.
- Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27492975
Inulin is a prebiotic used in constipated adults; fermentation likely supported beneficial bacteria (study focused on bowel habits).
Bowel regularity (3)
- Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27492975
Randomized trial in constipated adults showed clinically meaningful increase in stool frequency and softer stools.
- The efficacy of daily snack replacement with oligofructose-enriched granola bars in overweight and obese adults: a 12-week randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29490721
Oligofructose-enriched bars increased fermentable fiber intake in the intervention group.
- Effect of chicory inulin-type fructan-containing snack bars on the human gut microbiota in low dietary fiber consumers in a randomized crossover trial
PubMed ID: 32320024
Supplemental inulin (3–7 g/d) delivered fiber and produced bifidogenic effects in low-fiber adults.
Digestive support (3)
- Impact of chicory inclusion in a cereal-based diet on digestibility, organ size and faecal microbiota in growing pigs
PubMed ID: 23031467
Pig study showed improved fiber digestibility and altered gut microbiota with chicory inclusion (animal evidence).
- Effect of consumption of chicory inulin on bowel function in healthy subjects with constipation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27492975
Inulin increased stool frequency and softened stools in adults with chronic constipation.
- Effect of chicory inulin-type fructan-containing snack bars on the human gut microbiota in low dietary fiber consumers in a randomized crossover trial
PubMed ID: 32320024
Chicory inulin increased Bifidobacterium in adults, consistent with improved digestive microbiota composition.
Skin health (2)
- Cichorium intybus root extract: A "vitamin D-like" active ingredient to improve skin barrier function
PubMed ID: 27161285
Controlled cosmetic study showed improved transepidermal water loss and skin microrelief after 28 days.
- Topical use of chicory root extract gel on the incidence and severity of radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients: a randomized controled trial
PubMed ID: 39560759
Topical chicory gel delayed and reduced mild radiation dermatitis compared with placebo.
Appetite suppression (1)
- The efficacy of daily snack replacement with oligofructose-enriched granola bars in overweight and obese adults: a 12-week randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29490721
Replacing snacks with oligofructose-enriched bars reduced self-reported hunger and prospective food consumption.
Blood sugar (1)
- Intrinsic chicory root fibers modulate colonic microbial butyrate-producing pathways and improve insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity
PubMed ID: 40669445
Improved insulin sensitivity (M-value) in adults at risk for T2D—direct evidence for glycemic physiology.
Metabolism (1)
- Intrinsic chicory root fibers modulate colonic microbial butyrate-producing pathways and improve insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity
PubMed ID: 40669445
Improved whole-body insulin sensitivity in adults with overweight/at-risk for T2D.
Wellbeing (1)
- Intrinsic chicory root fibers modulate colonic microbial butyrate-producing pathways and improve insulin sensitivity in individuals with obesity
PubMed ID: 40669445
Improvements in insulin sensitivity, SCFAs and triglycerides may contribute to overall metabolic wellness.
Nutrient uptake (1)
- Impact of chicory inclusion in a cereal-based diet on digestibility, organ size and faecal microbiota in growing pigs
PubMed ID: 23031467
Animal study showed improved total tract apparent digestibility of non-starch polysaccharides and uronic acids with chicory.
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Products with Chicory Root
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Being studied right now
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