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Arabinogalactan Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SuperSmart

Arabinogalactan label
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Capsule Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Arabinogalactan against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Arabinogalactan is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart 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 ResistAid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart

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.

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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.

This product contains one active ingredient: ResistAid, a form of larch arabinogalactan, a soluble fiber derived from larch tree wood. The capsule also contains acacia gum as an inactive ingredient.

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 support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, Influenza, Respiratory infection, 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 in preventing the common cold or improving cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia) is currently insufficient to rate reliably. We don't have enough high-quality trial data on file to say whether it works for those purposes.

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 report bloating and flatulence.

Long-term safety data of high quality are limited, so caution is advised. Pregnancy and lactation safety data aren't on file for this ingredient — there isn't enough information to know either way, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

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're on immunosuppressant medications — azathioprine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, mycophenolate, or others in that class — double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check.

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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.

If you take immunosuppressant drugs (for transplant rejection prevention or autoimmune conditions), you'll want to clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first — the ingredient may theoretically work against how those drugs are supposed to work. Otherwise, it's generally well tolerated, though some people notice gas or bloating.

For any personal health decision, check with your own healthcare provider.

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 May 22, 2021.

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 Arabinogalactan, straight from the product label.

Brand SuperSmart
Barcode (UPC) 5453003827139
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 250131
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
5453003827139
IngredientAmount% DV
ResistAid1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum

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Label statements
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General Statements

ResistAid, Lonza, Switzerland.

Formulation

Immune support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

1000 mg per day Directions: Adults. Take 2 vegetarian capsules a day.

Formula

Each capsule contains 500 mg of ResistAid.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be sued as a substitute for a varied diet.

Store out of reach of young children.

As with any food supplement, always consult your healthcare professional before consuming if you are pregnant, lactating or if you have any other health conditions.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

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Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart label

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Arabinogalactan label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

ResistAid

Interacts with
121 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Arabinogalactan

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...

ResistAid monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart Drug Interactions

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121 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

ResistAid 121

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Arabinogalactan interact with 121 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Arabinogalactan interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. ResistAid

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Arabinogalactan 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.

ResistAid1 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
ResistAid full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Arabinogalactan, from the product label.

SuperSmart

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Name
SN Worldwide Unipessoal, Lda
Street Address
Avenida Do Infante 66, Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
City
Funchal
ZipCode
9000-015
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart: Common Questions

Does Arabinogalactan by SuperSmart interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Arabinogalactan 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?
Arabinogalactan 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.
What is larch arabinogalactan?
It's a soluble fiber pulled from the wood of larch trees. It's generally well tolerated in your gut, though some people experience bloating or gas.
Does this help with colds or cholesterol?
The evidence on file isn't strong enough yet to say reliably. We'd need more high-quality trials to know whether it actually works for those purposes.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data on file to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you decide what's right for your situation.
Can I get bloating or gas from it?
Yes, some people do report bloating and flatulence when they take larch arabinogalactan. That's pretty common with fiber supplements.
Who should be careful with this?
Anyone on immunosuppressant drugs — medications that dial down your immune system for transplants or autoimmune conditions — should check with their doctor or pharmacist first. The ingredient may theoretically interfere with how those drugs work.

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The Full Monographs Behind Arabinogalactan’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Larch Arabinogalactan

Interacts with 121 drugs

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 limited, and most claims are not yet fi...

Read the full Larch Arabinogalactan monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Arabinogalactan'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 →

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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.

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