Fiber Gets a Gut Check with Consumers

Eating more fiber has been on the to-do list of consumers for decades. Everyone knows fiber helps with digestion, satiety and overall gut health. And as people age, the motivation to eat better grows, research reveals.

“In a recent Health Focus International survey on behalf of Beneo, 85% of those aged 50 and older have shown a willingness to take charge of their health, realizing that their short-term health depends on how well they take care of themselves,” says Anke Sentko, vice president of regulatory affairs and nutrition communication at Beneo, which makes inulin and oligofructose, which are fiber ingredients in the “inulin-like fructan” category.

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