May aid bowel movements

Chicory root fiber's inulin, which feeds your gut flora and goes through your body undigested, may aid in promoting good digestion. Studies specifically indicate that inulin helps ease constipation. Taking 12 grams of chicory inulin daily helped soften stool and dramatically increased bowel movement frequency, compared to taking a placebo, according to 4-week research on 44 persons with constipation.

A daily intake of 10 grams of chicory inulin improved the average number of bowel movements from 4 to 5 per week in a trial of 16 individuals with low stool frequency. Keep in mind that additional study is required to determine the effects of chicory fiber as an additive because the majority of studies have concentrated on chicory inulin supplements.