Compound Monograph
Pentosan
A pentose-based polysaccharide (hemicellulose-type) reported in guarana.
Classification
Pentosan is one of the polysaccharides, part of the carbohydrates class. Sugars and their polymers — the immune-active polysaccharides, soothing mucilages, and prebiotic fibres of medicinal plants.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Pentosan is one of the polysaccharides, found in Guarana.