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Mushroom Polysaccharides May Balance an Inflammation Signal

Mushroom Polysaccharides May Balance an Inflammation Signal

Cordyceps, Snow fungus, Cauliflower mushroom

What they found

Polysaccharides from cordyceps, snow fungus and cauliflower mushroom may balance IL-17 via gut bacteria.

Polysaccharides from cordyceps, snow fungus and cauliflower mushroom may balance IL-17 via gut bacteria.

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At a glance

Latin name

Cordyceps militaris, Tremella fuciformis, Sparassis crispa

Cordyceps militaris, Tremella fuciformis, Sparassis crispa

Compound

polysaccharides

polysaccharides

Published in

journals.ku.edu

journals.ku.edu

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Inflammation Modulator

Inflammation Modulator

Polysaccharides from mushrooms like cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris), snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis), and cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis crispa) may help balance IL-17, a molecule tied to inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. These compounds influence gut bacteria, increase short-chain fatty acids, and support healthy immune responses. Depending on the body’s needs, they can either calm or boost immune activity.

Polysaccharides from mushrooms like cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris), snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis), and cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis crispa) may help balance IL-17, a molecule tied to inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. These compounds influence gut bacteria, increase short-chain fatty acids, and support healthy immune responses. Depending on the body’s needs, they can either calm or boost immune activity.

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