Chicory extract, made from dried and ground chicory root, is rich in inulin and used as a food additive, supplement, and homeopathic remedy. It can treat various ailments, help cleanse the liver and kidneys, fight fat, and control rapid heartbeat. However, it should only be used after consulting a medical professional.
Chicory extract is a product that is often used as a food additive or as a supplement in a high fiber diet. It is made by first drying and grinding the chicory root. The resulting product is mixed with water, which helps to filter out all soluble materials. Chicory root extract is rich in inulin, which is a natural polysaccharide that belongs to a class of natural plant fibers.
For many people, chicory is synonymous with coffee substitutes. Although it tastes similar to coffee, chicory does not contain caffeine. While many people use chicory as a coffee substitute, this is just the use of chicory granules, not the extract that can be taken from the plant. The extract is used in a very different way than the granules.
This extract has several uses. It can be used to treat various ailments, including stiff joints, rheumatism, upset stomach, and gout. It is also believed to help cleanse the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder, and to work well as a diuretic and laxative. Some people also use chicory extract because they believe it helps cleanse the blood. In fact, it is believed that for thousands of years this extract has been used as a purifying tonic intended to cleanse the blood.
Chicory extract is especially useful for those who need to counteract the effects of eating too many rich foods, especially foods that lead to excess stomach acid. There are also recent studies indicating that chicory extract can be used to help fight fat. If the indications of these studies are confirmed to be true, this extract will not only be useful for people who are trying to lose weight, but it will also be good for the heart. By fighting fat, blood cholesterol levels can be lowered, which is good for your heart. Chicory extract is also sometimes used to help control rapid heartbeat.
As with all natural and homeopathic remedies, it is important to use chicory extract only after consulting a medical professional. Heart and stomach conditions, as well as rheumatism and joint pain can be very serious and must be attended to by a trained physician. After such consultation, the chicory extract can be used as long as the medical professional feels that it will be helpful and that it will not negatively interact with any present medications or other medical conditions.
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