Chemical Substance - alpha-galactooligosaccharides

NHPID name:
alpha-galactooligosaccharides

Reference:
CHEMID

Proper name(s):
alpha-galactooligosaccharides

Common name(s):
alpha-galactooligosaccharides

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Isolate


Source material:
Lycopus lucidus   ( Parts: Root )



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD
Restrictions:

General:

Upper limit:
500.0

Units:
Milligrams/24 hour

Detail:
Fermentable carbohydrates that are present in sufficient quantity or with the intention of selectively influencing endogenous host microflora are considered to be prebiotics and must be declared as medicinal ingredients.

Reference:
NNHPD

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