Can You Take Hemicellulase and Inulin Together?

Dose or timing may matter

The short answer

Hemicellulase breaks down hemicellulose and related polysaccharides. Inulin is a fructan-type polysaccharide that may be partially degraded by hemicellulase, reducing its prebiotic effect.

How to arrange timing

Separate hemicellulase from inulin and other prebiotic fibers by at least 1 hour to preserve prebiotic benefits.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Beg QK, et al. Microbial xylanases and their industrial applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2001;56(3-4):326-338.

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.