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Lion’s Mane and Shiitake Beta-Glucans May Calm IBD

Lion’s Mane and Shiitake Beta-Glucans May Calm IBD

Lion's mane, Shiitake

What they found

Lion’s mane and shiitake beta-glucans decreased intestinal inflammation by up to 50%.

Lion’s mane and shiitake beta-glucans decreased intestinal inflammation by up to 50%.

The number

up to 50% decrease in intestinal inflammation

How solid is it?

Unclear

Unclear

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinus edodes

Lentinus edodes

Compound

β-glucans

β-glucans

Published in

ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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IBD Relief

IBD Relief

Mushroom beta-glucans (β-glucans) show potential in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating immune responses and reducing inflammation. A new study reports up to 50% decrease in intestinal inflammation from lion’s mane and shiitake (Lentinus edodes) β-glucans. These β-glucans stimulate immune cells to better fight off threats, while also blocking pathways that cause excessive inflammation in the body. This dual action helps reduce inflammatory substances that worsen IBD symptoms.

Mushroom beta-glucans (β-glucans) show potential in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating immune responses and reducing inflammation. A new study reports up to 50% decrease in intestinal inflammation from lion’s mane and shiitake (Lentinus edodes) β-glucans. These β-glucans stimulate immune cells to better fight off threats, while also blocking pathways that cause excessive inflammation in the body. This dual action helps reduce inflammatory substances that worsen IBD symptoms.

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