Chemical Substance - Arabinogalactan

NHPID name:
Arabinogalactan

Reference:
CHEMID

Proper name(s):
D-Galacto-L-arabinan

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Arabinogalactan


Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
9036-66-2


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

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

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Fermentable Carbohydrate , Filler , Film Former , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

Daily Dose

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. Fermentable carbohydrates may be considered non-medicinal in quantities exceeding the limits indicated in the NHP Ingredients Database in non-compendial submissions if accompanied by a suitable scientific justification.

Reference:
NNHPD

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