March 29, 2021 Chicory Root Extract Ingredient Spotlight Share on: You know all about the 5 grams of hydrolyzed collagen protein in HL5, but how much do you know about some of the other beneficial ingredients? The great thing about HL5 is there are also a number of other great ingredients that help your body function at its best and to help it absorb the protein! Chicory Root Extract is one such power ingredient which boosts your body’s ability to absorb hydrolyzed collagen! Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a flowering plant in the dandelion family that is widely grown in northwestern Europe. Chicory is characterized by a tough, hairy stem, light purple flowers and leaves that are commonly used in salads. Chicory root is becoming an increasingly popular replacement for coffee. It tastes similar, yet doesn’t contain caffeine. Chicory root extract is a rich source of a water-soluble fiber called inulin. Chicory inulin can be used to replace dietary fat or sugar in some processed and functional foods. Using inulin instead of sugar or fat can result in a lower-calorie food. Chicory Root Extract acts as a prebiotic for improved absorption in HL5 (now available in Berry Lemonade flavor). Prebiotics are like food for probiotics. It helps provide nutrition for the good gut bacteria that helps with digestion and overall health. Try HL5 today and see how Chicory Root Extract can benefit you! Order our new Berry Lemonade HL5 flavor before 3/31/2021 to get a FREE box of Raspberry Grapefruit ON!