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Dietary supplement

Immune Matters Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bricker Labs

Tablet Or Pill Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Immune Matters is a dietary supplement by Bricker Labs 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 Arabinogalactan. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Immune Matters by Bricker Labs

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.

Immune Matters contains a single active ingredient: larch arabinogalactan, a soluble fiber derived from larch trees. It's included here as an immune-support supplement.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and an aqueous clear coat — which serve as binders, fillers, and coating.

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: supports natural immune function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Common cold, Immune response, Infection resistance, Respiratory health.
  • 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. Studies on its use for common cold and high cholesterol show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it as effective for those purposes.

If you're considering this product for either of those reasons, talk it over with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

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 experience bloating and flatulence when they take it orally.

That said, high-quality long-term safety data are limited, and there isn't enough safety information available for us to advise on use during pregnancy or 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 an immunosuppressant drug — including azathioprine, cyclosporine, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, or similar medications used after transplants or for autoimmune diseases — check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement, as larch arabinogalactan may interfere with how those drugs work.

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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.

Immune Matters is a single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated as a fiber but lacks strong evidence for the immune or cholesterol benefits it implies. The main concern is immunosuppressant medications — if you take one, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

For everyone else, the biggest practical side effect is likely bloating or gas.

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 Jul 21, 2022.

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 Immune Matters, straight from the product label.

Brand Bricker Labs
Barcode (UPC) 042239340601
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 21, 2022
DSLD ID 268032
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Immune Matters by Bricker Labs, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
042239340601
IngredientAmount% DV
Arabinogalactan1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Aqueous Clear Coat

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Label statements
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Formulation

Supports Natural Immune Function 365 days safe Support Innate Immune Response Supports Adaptive Immune Response Supports beneficial gut health

Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

3 clinical studies Helps arm your natural defense Natural antioxidant

Daily triple action immune support

Free Of: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soybeans. Gluten Free Non-GMO

Vegan

Precautions

Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store product in cool, dry place. Keep out of sunlight.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Brand IP Statement(s)

ResistAid is a trademark of Lonza Ltd, Switzerland.

Bricker Labs Science that makes sense

Formula

With ResistAid

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) tablets daily between meals or as directed by your healthcare professional

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Immune Matters by Bricker Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Immune Matters by Bricker Labs

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

Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Arabinogalactan

Interacts with
121 drugs
1500 mg per serving Form: Larch Tree

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...

Arabinogalactan monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Aqueous Clear Coat. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Immune Matters by Bricker Labs Drug Interactions

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121Drugs
121 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Immune Matters 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.

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 Immune Matters, from the product label.

Bricker Labs

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Name
Bricker Labs
Street Address
3305 N Delaware St.
City
Chandler
State
AZ
ZipCode
85225
Web Address
BrickerLabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Immune Matters by Bricker Labs: Common Questions

Does Immune Matters by Bricker Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Immune Matters 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?
Immune Matters 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 help prevent colds or boost my immune system?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say yes or no. Studies on larch arabinogalactan for colds show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it as effective. Talk with your doctor if you're looking for proven cold prevention or immune support.
Can I take this if I have high cholesterol?
The data we hold doesn't show enough reliable evidence that larch arabinogalactan helps with high cholesterol. Check with your doctor about whether this supplement makes sense alongside your current cholesterol plan.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The main side effect is bloating and flatulence — gas and digestive discomfort — which some people experience when they take it. Long-term safety data are limited.
Is it safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety information to say one way or the other. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you decide whether it's right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What's larch arabinogalactan and why is it in here?
It's a soluble fiber from larch trees, included here as an immune-support ingredient. But keep in mind the evidence for its immune benefits isn't established in the data we hold.

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Sources & How We Checked

Immune Matters'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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