topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimIt is postulated that, apart from genetic predisposition, the rise of local and systemic immune response in PS could be a consequence of intestinal dysbiosis associated with increased intestinal permeability.
evidence level2
citationKrupa-Kozak U (2026)
sourceINulin-type β-fructans supplementation to modulate gut microbiota and assessment of its effects on health status and GUT-SKIN axis parameters in patients with psoriasis (INGUTSKIN): the 8-week, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study protocol.
topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimWe expect that the RCT results will enable the introduction of personalised dietary therapy with prebiotic ITFs, which, unlike other PS therapies, would not pose a high risk of side effects.
evidence level2
citationKrupa-Kozak U (2026)
sourceINulin-type β-fructans supplementation to modulate gut microbiota and assessment of its effects on health status and GUT-SKIN axis parameters in patients with psoriasis (INGUTSKIN): the 8-week, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study protocol.
topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimBACKGROUND: A strong, bidirectional association exists between gastrointestinal health and skin homeostasis in many chronic skin inflammations, including psoriasis (PS).
evidence level2
citationKrupa-Kozak U (2026)
sourceINulin-type β-fructans supplementation to modulate gut microbiota and assessment of its effects on health status and GUT-SKIN axis parameters in patients with psoriasis (INGUTSKIN): the 8-week, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study protocol.
topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimClinically, chRG-I was well-tolerated and slightly improved stool consistency compared to placebo.
evidence level4
citationKerezoudi EN (2026)
sourceDietary chicory rhamnogalacturonan-I modulates gut microbiota and immune responses in healthy adults.
topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimIn an intestinal barrier challenge model, chRG-I fermentates (a pool of metabolites including SCFA and fragments of chRG-I) protected barrier integrity, modulated the cytokine milieu away from a predominantly pro-inflammatory response, as characterized by increased IL4 and IL22 and reduced IL9, IL17A, and IL21.
evidence level4
citationKerezoudi EN (2026)
sourceDietary chicory rhamnogalacturonan-I modulates gut microbiota and immune responses in healthy adults.
topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimConclusion: Supplementation with a low dose of chRG-I is well-tolerated, beneficially modulates the gut microbiome - which can protect the intestinal barrier, and subtly enhances systemic immune readiness, suggesting that chRG-I may have benefits as a functional food ingredient.
evidence level4
citationKerezoudi EN (2026)
sourceDietary chicory rhamnogalacturonan-I modulates gut microbiota and immune responses in healthy adults.
topicChicory Root Gut Microbiota Randomized Trial
claimBackground: Pectic rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) is a dietary fiber that modulates the gut-immune axis.
evidence level4
citationKerezoudi EN (2026)
sourceDietary chicory rhamnogalacturonan-I modulates gut microbiota and immune responses in healthy adults.