 And now, the benefits of Chick-A-Ree Root. Yee! Chick-A-Ree Root has been in use since the time of the ancient Egyptians for various health purposes. Chick-A-Ree Root comes from the common Chick-A-Ree plant, which actually goes by a lot of different names. Though you might know it best as Cornflower, which I actually covered in a separate video. And just to make things even more confusing, Endive over Diccio is also sometimes known as Chick-A-Ree, but it's not the same thing. But seriously, why don't they just pick a name already? Luckily, when it comes to its health benefits, there's really only one name you need to remember when it comes to Chick-A-Ree Root. And that is Inalyn. Inalyn is a powerful prebiotic fiber that can help with a variety of things, including digestive health. And because fresh Chick-A-Ree Root is made up of 68% Inalyn, this makes it one of the best prebiotics on the market. Multiple studies have shown how Inalyn is excellent at regulating your bowel movements. So it's no surprise that one of its biggest benefits is to help relieve constipation. As Inalyn helps to promote healthy bacteria in the stomach, it also helps with other gastrointestinal symptoms by removing toxins from the digestive tract, optimizing nutrient absorption, and soothing an upset stomach. Oh, Addy! I need you, Addy! Help me! What on earth are you going on about? Addyponectin is a protein found in Chick-A-Ree Root extract that can help regulate blood glucose levels. And this can help delay or prevent the early onset of diabetes. It's also good for fatty acid breakdown. All right! Now, it's also important to note that high-performance Inalyn, which is a special refined type of Inalyn, has studies that show how it can help improve blood sugar levels even better than regular Inalyn. No! Preliminary studies show that bioactive extracts of Chick-A-Ree Root can help fight arthritis. Chick-A-Ree Root is not only a good anti-inflammatory, but it also helps enhance blood flow and the function of red blood cells, all of which is great when it comes to arthritis problems. One study of 18 participants over the age of 50 with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee were treated with Chick-A-Ree for one month. Of the 18, at least 13 patients showed a 20% improvement in response to pain and stiffness. And while we may need some bigger studies to help confirm these initial findings, the initial results look very promising. Inalyn's ability to help you feel fuller, process carbohydrates better, and make your stomach process even more efficient could aid some people in their weight loss journey. There are a few small studies that have shown Inalyn to have a positive effect on weight loss, but beyond that, actually there is no beyond that. There really isn't that much research backing up Chick-A-Ree Root for weight loss. For now! Have you taken the time to like this video and subscribe yet? And if you hit that snazzy bell notification, you'll get notified about all my future Erby videos! Chick-A-Ree Root extracts act as an active ingredient, restructuring the skin barrier and preventing skin dryness. These extracts can effectively maintain homeostasis and prevent unwanted skin alterations. Okay, so... Meaning it helps slow the skin aging process. That's good. One less than. Studies have shown that Chick-A-Ree Root extract can protect the liver from free radical stress, blocking cell, and oxidative damage. Just don't take too much or can cause liver damage as well. Yep, that's the double-edged sword of herbs. You can't overdo it. One study on liver health showed Chick-A-Ree Root to be particularly effective when taken along with celery leaves. Celery. Why did it have to be celery? Some research has shown how Chick-A-Ree Root could be used as a means to alleviate kidney damage caused by high uric acid levels. Though research is fairly limited at the moment and it isn't yet advised as a sole means of kidney support. Speaking of limited research, here's a condition that has lots of anecdotal evidence about Chick-A-Ree Root's benefits but little scientific backing. Some people claim that Chick-A-Ree Root's antifuncle properties are supposed to help with forms of candida or yeast infections in various parts of the body and also provide fewer side effects than the alternative treatments or medications. Caffeine can be a big stressor on your body. So, switching to Chick-A-Root coffee is thought to be beneficial for your candida as well. We did manage to find one study that showed how Chick-A-Ree Root does have strong antifungal properties and that it can be a great alternative to nystatin, a common antifungal medication. So, hopefully there's some more research on the way too. One study found that consuming Chick-A-Ree coffee for one week led to significant improvements in red blood cell deformability which helps immensely with a body's ability to respond to inflammation. Chick-A-Root's anti-inflammatory abilities are thought to be particularly suited for helping with thyroid health and conditions like Hashimoto's disease. Though, again, more definitive research is still needed. Chick-A-Root is on the FDA's generally recognized as Safelist when consumed in normal amounts. However, excessive amounts of Chick-A-Root can lead to side effects like increased menstrual flow and factors that can lead to a miscarriage. So, you really need to make sure that you're not using too much or just steering clear if you're pregnant. Chick-A-Root also stimulates bioproduction which means it can cause issues with gallstones. According to the Natural Medicine's comprehensive database, while generally well tolerated, some people have experienced flatulence, belching, abdominal pains, intestinal sounds, and bloating. And as it's part of the Daisy family, Chick-A-Root may cause allergy symptoms if you have allergies to ragweeds, marigolds, dandelions, or chrysanthemums. While Chick-A-Root coffee still does have many of the properties we've been talking about, they're not as potent because much of the inulin in Chick-A-Root is caramelized during the roasting process and converted into fructose or fruit sugar. Now, this isn't so much the case for Chick-A-Root tea as the inulin remains in it. But again, it isn't necessarily as strong because if you're not ingesting all of the Chick-A-Root, you're not necessarily getting all of the inulin. Hmm, it's tricky, isn't it? But while the benefits aren't necessarily as strong as regular Chick-A-Root, Chick-A-Root coffee is still vastly superior to regular coffee in its overall benefits. Have you used Chick-A-Root before? Or perhaps you drink Chick-A-Root coffee or tea? Please let me know in the comments down below. If you want to continue learning about the health benefits of herbs, then you should check out the benefits of dandelion next. Or maybe you should shift on over to the mythology of mint next. Please be kind, take care of each other, and go enjoy the power of Chick-A-Root! Yeah, Chick-A-Root!