chicory

Best for

Steady your blood sugar levels

Large effect, needs confirmation · 15–300 mL/day for 4–12 weeks · 2 studies , n=82

4 papers · 3 claims · 30 outcomes scored · 2 positive

Outcomes

What chicory actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Steady your blood sugar levels Large effect, needs confirmation

Keeps fasting glucose and your three-month average in a healthier range.

2 RCTs n=82 15–300 mL 4–12 wk

26151029·40669445

large

2 RCTs n=82

15–300 mL

4–12 wk

—

Ease constipation and stay regular Promising early signal

Softer stools, less straining, and more complete bowel movements.

1 study n=47 300 mL 4 wk

26151029

moderate

1 study n=47

300 mL

4 wk

—

Improve overall digestive comfort Not enough research

Less cramping, rumbling, and unease throughout your gut.

1 study n=— 300 mL 4 wk

26151029

—

1 study n=—

300 mL

4 wk

—

Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Steady your blood sugar levels Large effect, needs confirmation	large	2 RCTs n=82	15–300 mL	4–12 wk	—
Ease constipation and stay regular Promising early signal	moderate	1 study n=47	300 mL	4 wk	—
Improve overall digestive comfort Not enough research		1 study n=—	300 mL	4 wk	—

Sources

Generated August 14, 2026

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