Arrowroot Helps Boost Immunity \& Soothe Digestion

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Answer: Mix 1-2Tbsp arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) powder cold water slurry thicken sauces/soups end-cook glossy; 1Tbsp/day digestion/immunity. Tuber extracts ↑IgM HB4C5 cells, IgG/A/M splenocytes 2-7x, IFN-γ vs ConA; serum Ig ↑mice 14d. IBS: ↓diarrhea/cramping n=11; safe infants/teething. "Arrowroot ↑IgG/IgA/IgM serum mice; prebiotic SCFAs gut immunity," confirms in vitro/vivo.

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Maranta arundinacea rhizome starch (non-GMO cornstarch alt) demulcent soothes mucous membranes; historical arrow poison antidote. Prebiotic oligosaccharides/SCFAs boost gut immunity; anti-inflammatory nanoparticles preclinical.[^24_4][^24_1]

Arrowroot powder slurry thickening soup with fresh tubers — Immunity/digestion thickener.

## Nutrition (1 cup/120g sliced) | Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |----------|--------|-----| | Potassium | 545mg | 16% [^24_1] | | Iron | 2.7mg | 15% | | B6 | 0.3mg | 15% | | Thiamin | 0.2mg | 14% [^24_1] | ## Evidence-Based Benefits **Digestion/IBS:** ↓diarrhea/cramping n=11; prebiotic ↑SCFAs good bacteria.[^24_3][^24_5] **Immunity:** ↑IgM/G/A/M/IFN-γ splenocytes/mice; cytotoxic extracts.[^24_2][^24_4] **UTI:** Demulcent antiseptic; edible powder formulation.[^24_6][^24_1] **Anti-inflammatory:** ZnO nanoparticles paw edema; safe infants.[^24_7][^24_1] ## Usage Methods ### Culinary Slurry - 1-2tsp powder/¼c cold water; stir hot liquid end-cook. - Gluten-free baking/omelet binder.[^24_1] ### Direct/Internal - 1Tbsp powder water/juice digestion; teething cookies infants. - Deodorant: powder+coconut oil.[^24_1] ## Safety Profile | Concern | Risk | Notes | |---------|------|-------| | Hepatitis | Rare (juice excess) [^24_8] | 2 cases recovered | | GI Bloat | Excess starch [^24_8] | Moderate intake | | Pregnancy | Food safe; medicinal caution [^24_9] | Larger amounts avoid | ## Conclusion Arrowroot prebiotic/immunostimulant bridges tradition (Arawak aru-aru) with Ig/IFN-γ science; slurry versatility. Cycle high doses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pregnancy safe?: Food amounts yes; medicinal consult.[^24_9]
Infants ok?: Yes teething/digestion.[^24_1]
Daily max?: 1-2Tbsp powder safe.[^24_3]
Cornstarch better?: No—non-GMO/digests easier.[^24_1]
UTI proven?: Demulcent traditional; formulations emerging.[^24_6]

Safety

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LIKELY SAFE food; POSSIBLY SAFE medicinal. Rare hepatitis juice excess; no drug interactions. Monitor liver high intake.

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