Chicory root has a long history of providing support to liver problems. Chicory is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including zinc, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron folic acid and potassium, as well as vitamins A, B6, C, E and K. Chicory may provide direct functional support to the digestive reactions in the body. First of all, chicory root increases the flow of bile, which supports digestion.