Beta-glucans in higher fungi and their health effects
Rop O, Mlcek J, Jurikova T
Published in Nutrition Reviews
Key Findings
Fungal beta-glucans including lentinan from shiitake show immunomodulatory and cholesterol-lowering activity in experimental and early clinical work.
Conclusions
Mechanistic support for mushroom beta-glucans, with limited human confirmation.
Limitations
Narrative review; heterogeneous source data.
Supplements Studied
Fungal beta-glucans including lentinan from shiitake show immunomodulatory and cholesterol-lowering activity in experimental and early clinical work.
Fungal beta-glucans including lentinan from shiitake show immunomodulatory and cholesterol-lowering activity in experimental and early clinical work.
Outcomes Measured
Fungal beta-glucans including lentinan show immunomodulatory and cholesterol-lowering activity.
Study Details
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