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Inulin-Rich Vegetables Help Protect Your Liver from Fructose Damage

Inulin-Rich Vegetables Help Protect Your Liver from Fructose Damage

Update: 2025-12-16
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  • Fatty liver disease now affects nearly four in 10 adults, but research shows that eating inulin-rich vegetables like onions, garlic, and leeks helps your gut bacteria "consume" harmful sugars before they can damage your liver
  • Scientists at UC Irvine discovered that inulin "trains" your gut microbes to block sugar overload, lower liver fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost antioxidant defenses that protect your cells from inflammation
  • Inulin's benefits begin in the small intestine, where microbes ferment fiber into compounds that intercept fructose early, reducing sugar spillover into the bloodstream and preventing new fat formation in the liver
  • A small daily intake of cooked onions or garlic strengthens your gut-liver connection naturally, helping stabilize energy, reduce bloating, and improve digestion without relying on supplements
  • Consistency matters more than quantity — Feeding your gut steady amounts of this natural fiber trains it to defend your liver, balance blood sugar, and support long-term metabolic health
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Inulin-Rich Vegetables Help Protect Your Liver from Fructose Damage

Inulin-Rich Vegetables Help Protect Your Liver from Fructose Damage

Dr. Joseph Mercola