SAFE
Arabinogalactan Larch
Larch arabinogalactan (immune/prebiotic)
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Gut Health
PubMed Studies
680
About
Bifidogenic prebiotic from Western larch with natural killer cell enhancement.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Provides substrate for beneficial gut bacteria fermentation or directly modulates intestinal epithelial cell function. Produces or stimulates short-chain fatty acids (propionate, butyrate, acetate) providing colonocyte energy and modulating immune tolerance via GPR41/43 activation.
📊 Effectiveness
Immune and prebiotic support
Evidence Grade B · 8 studies · n=640
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe. Mild GI effects at high doses. Rare allergy to larch resin.
🏷️ Other Names
Larch arabinogalactan (immune/prebiotic)