Beta glucans are soluble fibers found in the cell walls of certain plants. It is associated with several health benefits, such as reducing high cholesterol levels, decreasing inflammation, improving blood sugar management, combating skin conditions such as eczema, bedsores, wounds and radiation therapy burns and improving immune health.
According to Michelle Whitmer et al, Beta Glucans can fight cancer, though more research may be necessary, by "Enhancing the activity of natural killer cells, a part of the immune system that recognizes and attacks cancer cells."
It is considered useful to enhance fiber uptake and the health of the heart possibly helping to limit the effects associated with heart conditions. Notwithstanding this and other benefits know that beta glucan supplements may pose a risk combined with certain medications, including immunosuppressants and those used to treat diabetes or high blood pressure.
Dr. Berg sites several benefits of key mushrooms in one of his videos that you can check out here. He talks about several types of mushrooms including Reishi, Lions mane, Shiitake and Turkey Tail. You can learn more about products with at least 30% beta glucan in our medicinal mushroom category.
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