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Indications & Uses
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Pharmacology
Endo et al. gave Arabinoxylan by mouth to mice and found substances in the serum that react to the Arabinoxylan antibody. This suggests that constituents of Arabinoxylan enter the body after oral administration. The authors also ran a 13-day oral dose study in rats, and compared with the control, Arabinoxylan significantly increased the number of Peyer's patches. That points to a stimulating effect of the polysaccharides in the cell wall of grains on the gut immune system.
Taken together, these results indicate that some components of Arabinoxylan are absorbed by the digestive tract and show activity in vivo, while others act indirectly on the gut immune system. The immunomodulatory effect is considered to come from these components as a whole.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended dose of Arabinoxylan is 1 to 3 gram per day, taken by mouth. The body doesn't build up a resistance to it, so this food supplement can be taken safely and effectively over a long period. Unlike other immunomodulators, the dose doesn't need to be increased slowly. Most research has used 30 to 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses with meals, with maintenance doses down to 15 mg/kg/day. For general health maintenance, take at least 500 mg a day (unless it is potentised with yeast). For more serious immune support, such as in arthritis, diabetes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other infections, the recommended dose is 1000 mg a day. Where the immune system is severely compromised, such as with cancer or AIDS, 3 g per day is recommended for 1 month and then 1g per day after that. Arabinoxylan should always be taken after food, ideally 30 minutes after, and larger daily amounts should be divided into three portions and taken with breakfast, lunch and dinner. If the person taking it is very ill, they can stay on 3 g per day for an extended period. Apart from general health maintenance, we always recommend that you tell your doctor you are taking this supplement, so that he or she can fit it into your treatment program.
Side Effects
Arabinoxylan is a natural product, and blood tests and liver and kidney function examinations of people who took high amounts of it over several months found no adverse or toxic side-effects. The only obvious contraindication concerns medicines that suppress the immune system. Arabinoxylan is an immunomodulator that can boost a weak immune system, so it should not be taken together with any medicine meant specifically to suppress immunity. Mushroom enzymes are used when Arabinoxylan is made, but the final product has no mushroom content. Because of this, nearly all people with mushroom intolerances have been able to take it without an allergic reaction. The compound has also been authorized by the Japan Health Food and Nutrition Food Association, and it has passed strict evaluation standards set under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Doctors don't yet know enough about how arabinoxylan affects a woman during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Clinical studies have shown Arabinoxylan to be completely non-toxic, even at extremely high doses. It is also safe for children and infants, as long as the intake is scaled down by body weight.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Arabinoxylan below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about BioBran 250 mg
What is BioBran 250 mg Tablet?
BioBran 250 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Arabinoxylan. It is made by Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC. It belongs to the Immunomodulator group of medicines.
What is BioBran used for?
BioBran is used for: Diabetes Mellitus, Bacterial Infection, Cancer, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of BioBran?
Arabinoxylan is a natural product, and blood tests and liver and kidney function examinations of people who took high amounts of it over several months found no adverse or toxic side-effects. The only obvious contraindication concerns medicines that suppress the immune system.
Can I take BioBran during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Doctors don't yet know enough about how arabinoxylan affects a woman during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much BioBran?
Clinical studies have shown Arabinoxylan to be completely non-toxic, even at extremely high doses. It is also safe for children and infants, as long as the intake is scaled down by body weight. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store BioBran?
Store Arabinoxylan below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
BioBran is already among the lowest-priced brands of Arabinoxylan at this strength.
Do I need a prescription for BioBran?
BioBran is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.