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Onion and Garlic Fiber May Combat Sugar Damage
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- A University of California, Irvine study shows inulin from onions and garlic can protect against sugar damage.
- The study shows inulin alters gut bacteria to metabolize fructose before the liver.
- Lead researcher Dr. Cholsoon Jang notes that metabolic damage can affect healthy individuals.
- The study suggests increasing fiber intake could yield treatments for fatty liver disease and diabetes.
- Future research will explore other fibers.
