- Intake of chicory root fibres increases Bifidobacteria and supports bowel function -  A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Dávid U. Nagy et al., demonstrates that chicory root fibre intake (starting at 3g/day) promotes significant growth of Bifidobacteria in the gut microbiome in all age groups and improves bowel function parameters. It is the first study of this kind, based on randomised control trials, that has investigated the effect of inulin-type … [Read more...] about Prebiotic effect evidenced for chicory root fibres by the first systematic review with meta-analyses