Chemical Substance - Inulin
NHPID name:
Inulin
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Source material:
- Agave tequilana ( Parts: Stem and base leaves )
- Arctium lappa ( Parts: Root )
- Cichorium intybus ( Parts: Root )
- Helianthus tuberosus ( Parts: Tuber )
- Taraxacum officinale ( Parts: Root )
Roles
Medicinal
Rationale:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
Reference: NNHPDNon-medicinal
Purposes:
Bulking Agent
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Cryoprotectant
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Fermentable Carbohydrate
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Filler
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Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant
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Sweetening Agent
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Thickening Agent
Restrictions:
Daily Dose
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500.0
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Detail:
Fermentable carbohydrates that are present in sufficient quantity or with the intention of selectively influencing endogenous host microflora are considered to be prebiotics and must be declared as medicinal ingredients. Fermentable carbohydrates may be considered non-medicinal in quantities exceeding the limits indicated in the NHP Ingredients Database in non-compendial submissions if accompanied by a suitable scientific justification.
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Up to 3%.
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