Abstract-based review · 2005
Chicory inulin and acetate turnover in dogs
Whole-body acetate turnover was unchanged at day 4 but approximately 31% higher at day 21.
Review scope
Abstract-based review. Full methods, complete statistical results and product equivalence have not been appraised. This is research context, not an individual feeding or treatment recommendation.
Study question and design
Nine Beagles. Control feeding followed by a diet containing 3% chicory-derived inulin; measurements after 4 and 21 days.
Main findings
Whole-body acetate turnover was unchanged at day 4 but approximately 31% higher at day 21.
Limitations and applicability
Sequential feeding and a small sample limit causal interpretation. Acetate turnover is a metabolic outcome, not a demonstrated clinical benefit.
Ingredients investigated
Direct ingredient investigations
Chicory inulin
Direct · dog. Nine Beagles studied during control feeding and subsequent inulin feeding.
Tested form: Chicory-derived inulin added to the diet. Dose: 3% of the diet (Dietary inclusion, orally fed; dry-matter versus as-fed basis not established in reviewed abstract). Duration: 17-day control period followed by assessment after 4 and 21 days of inulin feeding. Comparator: Preceding control diet period.
Measured finding: Whole-body acetate turnover was unchanged after 4 days of inulin feeding and increased by approximately 31% after 21 days.
Limitations: Nine dogs and sequential feeding periods. Biomarker outcome; clinical benefits and commercial-product equivalence were not established.
Evidence.pet interpretation
Apply this result only within its species, preparation and study conditions. An ingredient listing alone does not establish that a commercial product reproduces the tested intervention.
Funding and conflicts
Not established from the reviewed abstract.
Ingredient references
These are research references. The tested form, dose and formulation must be matched before using a result to support a product claim.
Source
Pouteau E; Frenais R; Dumon H; Noah L; Martin L; Nguyen P. Colonic fermentation of inulin increases whole-body acetate turnover in dogs. Journal of Nutrition. 2005. DOI: 10.1093/jn/135.12.2845.
Primary source record (PMID 16317130) · Publisher DOI
Reviewed 2 October 2026 · Next review 2 January 2027.