Larch Arabinogalactan

Other Names: Abies gmelinii, AG, Ara-6, Arabinogalactam de Alerce, Arabinogalactan, Arabinogalactane, Arabinogalactane de Meleze, Arabinogalactane de Mélèze, Arabinogalactin, Arabinogalactine, Dietary Fiber, Fibre Alimentaire, Fibre Soluble, Gmelinii, Gomme de Mélèze, Larch, Larch Gum, Larch Tree, Larix, Larix dahurica, Larix decidua, Larix europaea, Larix gmelinii, Larix occidentalis, Lch, Mélèze, Mélèze d’Europe, Mongolian Larch, Mongolian Larchwood, Pinus Larix, Soluble Fiber, Stractan, Western Larch, Western Larch Arabinogalactan, Wood Gum, Wood Sugar
Arabinogalactan is a starch-like chemical that is found in many plants, but it is found in highest concentrations in Larch trees. Larch arabinogalactan is used for medicine. Most of the larch arabinogalactan you will find in stores is produced from Western Larch (Larch occidentalis). However, larch arabinogalactan can also be produced by other larch tree species.

Special Precautions of Larch Arabinogalactan

• Larch arabinogalactan is POSSIBLY SAFE when used appropriately short-term (less than 6 months). It can cause side effects such as bloating and intestinal gas (flatulence). Not enough is known about the safety of long-term use of larch arabinogalactan.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of larch arabinogalactan during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
• “Auto-immune diseases” such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other conditions: Larch arabinogalactan might cause the immune system to become more active, and this could increase the symptoms of auto-immune diseases. If you have one of these conditions, it’s best to avoid using larch arabinogalactan.
• Organ transplant recipients: Larch arabinogalactan might increase the risk of organ transplant rejection. If you have received an organ transplant, don’t use larch arabinogalactan until more is known.
• Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with LARCH ARABINOGALACTAN

Benefits and uses of Larch Arabinogalactan are

Larch arabinogalactan is a fiber that ferments in the intestine. It might increase intestinal bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, and have other effects that could be beneficial to digestive tract health. There is also information that suggests larch arabinogalactan might boost the immune system and help prevent cancer cells in the liver from growing.

• High cholesterol. Developing research shows that taking larch arabinogalactan does not significantly lower total cholesterol, “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, other blood fats called triglycerides, body weight, blood pressure, or sugar levels in healthy people. It is not known if larch arabinogalactan lowers cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol.
• Common cold.
• Flu.
• H1N1 (swine) flu.
• Liver disease.
• Liver cancer.
• Earache (otitis media).
• HIV/AIDS.
• Dietary fiber supplementation.
• Boosting the immune system.
• Inflammation.