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Shiitake Beta-Glucans Boost Immunity and Good Gut Bacteria

Shiitake Beta-Glucans Boost Immunity and Good Gut Bacteria

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What they found

Shiitake β-1,6-glucans improved immune function and increased beneficial gut bacteria.

Shiitake β-1,6-glucans improved immune function and increased beneficial gut bacteria.

How solid is it?

Unclear

Unclear

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

β-1,6-glucans

β-1,6-glucans

Published in

Food Chemistry

Food Chemistry

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Loves Your Gut

Loves Your Gut

A new study on shiitake mushrooms revealed that their β-1,6-glucans improve immune function and increase beneficial gut bacteria.

A new study on shiitake mushrooms revealed that their β-1,6-glucans improve immune function and increase beneficial gut bacteria.

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