| Larch Arabinogalactan is produced from the wood | | | | years for cough lozenges in England and due to its |
| of the larch tree; it is in fact a polysaccharide | | | | vitamin C content, is given to fight colds, coughs, |
| powder. It is a fine off white powder that has a | | | | and sore throats. |
| mild smell of pine trees, and tastes a little sweet. | | | | The Australian bush plum, as its name suggests, is |
| It is readily soluble and can be used with juice or | | | | native to Australia and grows from 6 inches to |
| water. It is made up of galactose, arabinose, and | | | | about 2 feet in height. It grows freely through the |
| a trace of glucuronic acid. | | | | north and central parts of Australia. The aborigines |
| The Western Larch is a member of the pine tree | | | | have used these fruits since ancient times. They |
| family. It grows naturally in the Pacific northwest | | | | are also cultivated in England and known as black |
| of the USA. This makes it readily available for | | | | currents. |
| research and manufacture of dietary supplements. | | | | The Australian bush plum has the largest amount |
| It is a source of dietary fiber and helps boost | | | | of vitamin C in any other food. As such, it is good |
| your immune system. It has many uses: Larch | | | | for protecting the body against free radicals, |
| Arabinogalactan has been found to help protect | | | | which are produced by the liver when metabolism |
| the body against cancer and it is also a powerful | | | | takes place. It is now used in conjunction with |
| anti allergy and anti-inflammatory substance. | | | | Glyconutrients to make a powerful antioxidant |
| Limited research has been done on Larch | | | | diet supplement. |
| Arabinogalactan, and there are many more uses | | | | Both these natural products are used with the |
| that need to be looked into. Because it is easy to | | | | Glyconutrients as diet supplements. The |
| take, it is very convenient for the consumer to | | | | advantage is that they have little or no side |
| take as a diet supplement. | | | | effects, because they are all natural products. As |
| Another diet supplement, which also draws from | | | | more research is done, they will become more |
| natural sources, is the Australian Bush Plum, or | | | | readily available and more uses will be found. As |
| better known as the Black Current in Europe. | | | | with all diet supplements, it is always good to |
| These taste exceptionally good and can be used | | | | consult your doctor before you take them to be |
| much the same manner as a regular berry. It is | | | | sure you have no underlying problems that can |
| made into sweets and syrups like Ribena, as well | | | | cause conflicts. |
| as cough lozenges. It has been used for many | | | | |