Interactions on record — worth a quick check against your medications. Check your meds →
Dietary supplement

ARA 6 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition

Powder Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

ARA 6 is a dietary supplement by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, cold and flu prevention, digestive and gut health.Based on those ingredients, 121 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Larch Arabinogalactan. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

ARA 6 is a single-ingredient product: larch arabinogalactan, a soluble fiber derived from the larch tree. This ingredient is meant to support your digestive and immune health.

The product contains no inactive ingredients or fillers.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Larch Arabinogalactan's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: immune system and colon health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, gut health, digestive function, immune function.
  • The closest evidence on file: Larch Arabinogalactan is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for larch arabinogalactan isn't established in the data we hold. For common cold and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), the rating is insufficient reliable evidence — meaning the current research doesn't yet support a clear claim about whether it works for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Larch Arabinogalactan

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Larch arabinogalactan is generally well tolerated as a fiber. Some people do experience bloating and flatulence, especially when first starting.

High-quality long-term safety data are limited, so caution and discussion with your doctor are advised before you use it regularly. There isn't enough safety data on file for pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in those situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Larch Arabinogalactan

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Larch Arabinogalactan.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 121 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take immunosuppressant medications — drugs given after transplants or for autoimmune conditions like azathioprine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, or mycophenolate — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you use this product. Larch arabinogalactan may theoretically interfere with how they work.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

ARA 6 is a fiber supplement that's generally well tolerated but has limited long-term safety data. The main concern is if you take medications to suppress your immune system — the product might interfere with them.

If that applies to you, or if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any regular medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about ARA 6, straight from the product label.

Brand D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition
Net contents 454 Gram(s); 1 Pound(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 287129
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.

Supplement Facts

The label details for ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1.75 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.75 Gram(s)
Servings per container
258
IngredientAmount% DV
Larch Arabinogalactan1750 mg--

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

Genoma Nutritionals All Types New and improved

Formula

Soluble fiber and immune support

ARA 6 was formulated by Dr. Peter D'Adamo using high quality arabinogalactans from the western larch tree (larix occidentalis). Arabinogalactans are high molecular weight polysaccharide sugars that support the immune system and colon health.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

This 100% vegetarian product contains no sugar, salt, gluten, wheat, yeast, corn, soy, eggs or dairy, no preservatives, color or flavors, and no artificial ingredients.

This 100% vegetarian product contains no sugar, salt, gluten, wheat, yeast, corn, soy, eggs or dairy, no preservatives, color or flavors, and no artificial ingredients.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: (1) One teaspoon twice daily in water or other beverage as a dietary supplement or as directed by physician.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Quality Assured

See for yourself

ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1.75 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container258 Amounts shown are per serving.

Larch Arabinogalactan

Interacts with
121 drugs
1750 mg per serving

Larch arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber from larch trees that is mainly used as a prebiotic and for immune support. Early research is interesting but...

Larch Arabinogalactan monograph & interactions
Interaction report

ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition Drug Interactions

Want to check YOUR meds against ARA 6?

Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.

Go to the checker
121Drugs
121 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in ARA 6 with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Larch Arabinogalactan1 drug type · 121 drugs

Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and other drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for ARA 6, from the product label.

D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition

See all D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition products
Name
North American Pharmacal, Inc.
Street Address
213 Danbury Road
City
Wilton
State
CT
ZipCode
06897
Phone Number
1-877-226-8973
Web Address
www.4yourtype.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition: Common Questions

Does ARA 6 by D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, ARA 6 has a known interaction with 121 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
ARA 6 contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this give me gas or bloating?
Some people do experience bloating and flatulence when they take larch arabinogalactan. Since it's a fiber, starting with a smaller amount and building up gradually may help your digestive system adjust.
Does larch arabinogalactan actually help with colds or cholesterol?
The evidence isn't clear yet. For both common colds and high cholesterol, we have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works. You'd want to talk with your doctor about whether this is the right choice for your health goals.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on file for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you in those situations — they can give you personalized guidance.
What's in this powder besides the active ingredient?
ARA 6 is just larch arabinogalactan — there are no fillers or other inactive ingredients.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Not sure if ARA 6 is safe with your meds?

Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.

Ask a pharmacist

Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.

ARA 6 label
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

ARA 6's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Larch Arabinogalactan 8 references
  1. D'Adamo P. Larch arabinogalactan. J Naturopath Med 1996;6:33-7.
  2. Kelly GS. Larch arabinogalactan: Clinical relevance of a novel immune-enhancing polysaccharide. Alt Med Rev 1999;4:96-103.
  3. Marett R, Slavin JL. No long-term benefits of supplementation with arabinogalactan on serum lipids and glucose. J Am Diet Assoc 2004;104:636-9.
  4. Robinson RR, Feirtag J, Slavin JL. Effects of dietary arabinogalactan on gastrointestinal and blood parameters in healthy human subjects. J Am Coll Nutr 2001;20:279-85. PubMed
  5. Udani JK, Singh BB, Barrett ML, Singh VJ. Proprietary arabinogalactan extract increases antibody response to the pneumonia vaccine: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study in healthy volunteers. Nutr J 2010;9:32. PubMed
  6. Grube B, Stier H, Riede L, Gruenwald J. Tolerability of a proprietary larch arabinogalactan extract: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy subjects. Food Nutr Sci 2012;3:1533-8. DOI
  7. Dion C, Chappuis E, Ripoll C. Does larch arabinogalactan enhance immune function? A review of mechanistic and clinical trials. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2016;13:28. PubMed
  8. Riede L, Grube B, Gruenwald J. Larch arabinogalactan effects on reducing incidence of upper respiratory tract infections. Curr Med Res Opin 2013;29(3):251-8.

See these in context on the Larch Arabinogalactan monograph →

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

Keep exploring