Translations:Inulin/15/en

Diet and side effects

The side effects of inulin dietary fiber diet, which may occur, usually in sensitive persons, are:

• Intestinal discomfort, including flatulence, bloating, stomach noises, belching, and cramping
• Diarrhea
• Inflammation – inulin can cause an allergy-related type of inflammation in the gut and lungs
• Anaphylactic allergic reaction (rare) – inulin is used for GFR testing, and in some isolated cases has resulted in an allergic reaction, possibly linked to a food allergy response.