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Reishi, Lion's Mane and Shiitake Polysaccharides May Ease IBD

Reishi, Lion's Mane and Shiitake Polysaccharides May Ease IBD

Reishi, Lion's mane, Shiitake

What they found

A review found polysaccharides from reishi, lion's mane and shiitake restore gut balance and reduce inflammation in IBD.

A review found polysaccharides from reishi, lion's mane and shiitake restore gut balance and reduce inflammation in IBD.

The number

10–50% polysaccharide content

How solid is it?

Review

Review

Narrative review

Narrative review

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At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, Lentinula edodes

Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, Lentinula edodes

Compound

polysaccharides

polysaccharides

Published in

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

IBD Relief

IBD Relief

Edible mushroom polysaccharides (EMPs) help fight inflammatory bowel disease by restoring gut balance and reducing inflammation. Found in Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, and Lentinula edodes, EMPs support beneficial gut bacteria and strengthen the intestinal barrier. With 10–50% polysaccharide content, they work through key pathways (NF-κB, Keap1/Nrf2) to ease symptoms.

Edible mushroom polysaccharides (EMPs) help fight inflammatory bowel disease by restoring gut balance and reducing inflammation. Found in Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, and Lentinula edodes, EMPs support beneficial gut bacteria and strengthen the intestinal barrier. With 10–50% polysaccharide content, they work through key pathways (NF-κB, Keap1/Nrf2) to ease symptoms.

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