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Edible Mushrooms Support Immunity, Gut Health and Metabolism

Edible Mushrooms Support Immunity, Gut Health and Metabolism

Shiitake, Reishi, Lion's mane

What they found

Shiitake, reishi and lion's mane provide fibers, vitamins and bioactives that influence immunity, gut health and metabolism.

Shiitake, reishi and lion's mane provide fibers, vitamins and bioactives that influence immunity, gut health and metabolism.

How solid is it?

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Narrative review

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At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes, Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus

Lentinula edodes, Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus

Compound

polysaccharides, terpenoids, sterols, phenolics

polysaccharides, terpenoids, sterols, phenolics

Published in

Frontiers in Nutrition

Frontiers in Nutrition

Covered in Shroom Scan

Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Whole Body Support

Whole Body Support

Edible mushrooms such as shiitake (Lentinula edodes), reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), and lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) provide fibers, vitamins, and bioactives like polysaccharides, terpenoids, sterols, and phenolics that influence immunity, gut health, and metabolism. T

Edible mushrooms such as shiitake (Lentinula edodes), reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), and lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) provide fibers, vitamins, and bioactives like polysaccharides, terpenoids, sterols, and phenolics that influence immunity, gut health, and metabolism. T

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