Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Inulin-Rich Prebiotic Vegetables May Help in Fatty Liver Disease Reversal
Dec 26, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of inulin, a prebiotic fiber found in vegetables like garlic and onions. Discover how inulin may reverse fatty liver disease by enhancing gut health and insulin sensitivity. Learn about the surprising benefits of cooking veggies to soften fibers and gradually introducing them into your diet. Be warned about the bloating caused by high doses while considering the importance of a balanced lifestyle, including movement and adequate sleep. This episode challenges you to incorporate inulin-rich foods into your meals!
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Prebiotic Inulin Reprograms Metabolism
- Inulin is a non-digestible prebiotic fiber that trains gut microbes to influence sugar, fat, and inflammation handling.
- This microbial training can shift metabolic pathways linked to liver health rather than acting as a simple fiber supplement.
Small-Intestine Microbes Clear Fructose
- In mice, inulin prompted small-intestinal microbes to break down fructose before it reached the liver and colon.
- That reduced lipogenesis and inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity and liver markers even with continued fructose exposure.
Liver Rewires Toward Antioxidant Production
- The liver shifted metabolism toward serine, glycine, and glutathione production, boosting antioxidant defenses.
- Fat-burning increased and new fat creation fell, supporting healthier liver function despite fructose exposure.