Description

Jerusalem Artichoke GPH Powder

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) originates from Central and North America. Thanks to its many valuable components, such as antioxidant polyphenols, this “Indian root” is highly resistant to pests and harmful environmental influences—an effect that also benefits the human body. Jerusalem artichoke is especially known for its high inulin content. When combined with water, this non-digestible polysaccharide swells in the stomach and creates a rapid feeling of fullness, making Jerusalem artichoke an ideal addition to weight-management programs. This carbohydrate passes through the small intestine unchanged and is only broken down in the large intestine. As a prebiotic winter vegetable, it supports the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria and thus helps maintain a healthy gut flora.

Jerusalem artichoke is also rightly known as the “diabetic root,” as people who need to monitor their blood sugar particularly benefit from consuming it. Since inulin cannot be digested—because the enzymes required for its breakdown are missing in the human body—its consumption has no impact on blood sugar levels. Chlorogenic acid, another valuable plant compound, additionally reduces sugar absorption into the bloodstream and, together with betaine, choline and saponins, helps counteract uncontrolled harmful cell growth. Jerusalem artichoke is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially potassium.

Applications:

• For weight management
• Beneficial for the gut
• Prebiotic