arabinogalactan
noun
arab·i·no·ga·lac·tan
ə-¦ra-bə-ˌnō-gə-¦lak-tən 
-ˌtan
plural arabinogalactans
: a polysaccharide that is found especially in the wood of larch trees (genus Larix) and that yields arabinose and galactose on hydrolysis
Supplemental larch comes from the inner bark of the western larch tree and contains arabinogalactans (which are dense sugars) and soluble fiber.—
Nicole Bourassa, Natural Health, March 2002
Nicole Bourassa, Natural Health, March 2002Their review of the literature in the past 25 years found that larch bark arabinogalactan isn't digested, and its main effect is flatulence.—Jocelyn Kaiser, Science, 2 Nov. 2007
Jocelyn Kaiser, Science, 2 Nov. 2007called also arabogalactan
Note: Arabinogalactan is used as a dietary supplement.
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“Arabinogalactan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arabinogalactan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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