Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Arabinogalactans are polysaccharides found in various plants, particularly in the larch tree. There is some scientific interest in their use for supporting gut health, including inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Arabinogalactans have been shown to act as prebiotics, meaning they can promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Some small-scale studies and in vitro research suggest that arabinogalactans can enhance short-chain fatty acid production, which may have anti-inflammatory effects in the colon. Furthermore, animal studies indicate possible modulation of immune responses and reduction in gut inflammation.

However, direct clinical evidence supporting arabinogalactans as a treatment for IBD in humans is limited. Most human studies have focused on immune modulation or general gut health, not specifically on IBD populations. Systematic reviews and authoritative guidelines do not currently recommend arabinogalactans as a standard therapy for IBD, and more research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety in this context. Thus, while there is a plausible scientific rationale and some preliminary supporting evidence, the quality and quantity of evidence is low, justifying a rating of 2 out of 5.

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2'-Fucosyllactose
Akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
Aloe vera
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
bacillus clausii
bacillus subtilis
barberry
barley
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
butyrate triglyceride
cat's claw
chamomile
citrus pectin
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
L-glutamine
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus lactis
Lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactococcus lactis
licorice root
luteolin
Marshmallow
N-acetyl-glucosamine
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
pectin
Peppermint
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
Saccharomyces boulardii
shiitake mushroom
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Xylanase
xylooligosaccharides
Zinc
bentonite
punarnava
Rubia cordifolia
Swertia
Myrrh
Algae
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
apigenin
andrographolide
avocado
anthocyanidins
Acemannan
arabinoxylan
apocynin
arctiin
astragalin
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Brassica
Boswellic Acid
butternut
Basidiomycota
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Bacillus licheniformis
bioflavonoids
Bifidobacterium animalis
bacteria
Bifidobacteria
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cichoric acid
cruciferous
casticin
celandine
chirata
cannabidiol
Enterococcus
eicosapentaenoic acid
ellagitannin
fucoidan
fiber
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flavans
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galactooligosaccharides
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glucosinolates
Humic acid
Kaempferol
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Lactobacillus sakei
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Lactococcus casei
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probiotics
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Other health conditions supported by Arabinogalactans

Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colitis
Constipation (children)
Convalescence
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Gastritis
Infection
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leaky Gut Syndrome

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