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Reishi Beta-Glucan Boosts Immunity Only With Healthy Gut Bacteria

Reishi Beta-Glucan Boosts Immunity Only With Healthy Gut Bacteria

Reishi

What they found

An ultrasonic-extracted reishi beta-glucan boosted immune cell activity only when gut bacteria were present and increased Lactobacillus.

An ultrasonic-extracted reishi beta-glucan boosted immune cell activity only when gut bacteria were present and increased Lactobacillus.

How solid is it?

Unclear

Unclear

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Compound

β-glucan

β-glucan

Published in

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Gut Microbiome

The Gut Microbiome

A special β-glucan from reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) was made more absorbable using ultrasonic extraction, and it boosted immune cell activity only when gut bacteria were present, highlighting how gut health and immunity work together. It also increased helpful microbes like Lactobacillus, pointing to its potential as a prebiotic for immune support.

A special β-glucan from reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) was made more absorbable using ultrasonic extraction, and it boosted immune cell activity only when gut bacteria were present, highlighting how gut health and immunity work together. It also increased helpful microbes like Lactobacillus, pointing to its potential as a prebiotic for immune support.

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