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Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane and Oyster Are 76–80% Glucans

Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane and Oyster Are 76–80% Glucans

Turkey tail, Lion's mane, Oyster mushroom

What they found

Glucans made up 76–80% of the dried biomass of turkey tail, lion's mane and oyster mushrooms.

Glucans made up 76–80% of the dried biomass of turkey tail, lion's mane and oyster mushrooms.

The number

76–80% of their dried biomass

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

Trametes versicolor, Hericium erinaceus, Pleurotus ostreatus

Trametes versicolor, Hericium erinaceus, Pleurotus ostreatus

Compound

beta-glucans, alpha-glucans

beta-glucans, alpha-glucans

Published in

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Glucan-Rich Power Trio

Glucan-Rich Power Trio

Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) were found to be packed with natural sugars called glucans, making up 76–80% of their dried biomass. These included both beta-glucans, known for boosting immunity, and alpha-glucans, a rarer type linked to gut health. The mushrooms also offered a rich mix of protein, amino acids, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and potassium, showing why these species stand out in functional supplements.

Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor), lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) were found to be packed with natural sugars called glucans, making up 76–80% of their dried biomass. These included both beta-glucans, known for boosting immunity, and alpha-glucans, a rarer type linked to gut health. The mushrooms also offered a rich mix of protein, amino acids, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and potassium, showing why these species stand out in functional supplements.

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