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Shiitake Has More Beta-Glucans Than Lion's Mane

Shiitake Has More Beta-Glucans Than Lion's Mane

Shiitake, Lion's mane

What they found

Shiitake contained over 26% beta-glucans versus 17.4% in lion's mane.

Shiitake contained over 26% beta-glucans versus 17.4% in lion's mane.

The number

over 26% β-glucans

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – chemical analysis

Lab – chemical analysis

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

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes, Hericium erinaceus

Lentinula edodes, Hericium erinaceus

Compound

β-glucans, α-glucans

β-glucans, α-glucans

Published in

Natural Product Research

Natural Product Research

Covered in Shroom Scan

Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Glucan Showdown

Glucan Showdown

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms pack a powerful punch with over 26% β-glucans and up to 5.5% α-glucans—far outpacing lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), which clocked in at 17.4% and 0.67% respectively. These bioactive glucans are the key players behind immune support, gut health, and anti-inflammatory effects. If you're choosing a mushroom based on glucan strength, shiitake takes the crown.

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms pack a powerful punch with over 26% β-glucans and up to 5.5% α-glucans—far outpacing lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), which clocked in at 17.4% and 0.67% respectively. These bioactive glucans are the key players behind immune support, gut health, and anti-inflammatory effects. If you're choosing a mushroom based on glucan strength, shiitake takes the crown.

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