Gel-forming fibres differentially modulate inulin fermentation: A comparison of psyllium and methylcellulose in in vitro colonic models
Amisha A. Modasia, Joshua E. S. J. Reid, Alaa T. Alhasani, Neele S. Dellschaft, Hannah C. Harris, Caroline Louise Hoad, Penny Anne Gowland, Gleb E. Yakubov, Maura Corsetti, Luca Marciani, Robin C. Spiller, Frederick J. Warren
This study compares psyllium and methylcellulose as gel-forming fibres, showing psyllium enhances inulin fermentation and microbial activity, while methylcellulose has minimal effects.
bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology