Maitake

adaptogen · immune-hematologic · Oral

Maitake, an adaptogen. Mushroom fruit-body extract; β-1,3/1,6-glucan (D-fraction) is the immunomodulatory active. Activates Dectin-1 on… Oral half-life 4 h.

Mushroom fruit-body extract; β-1,3/1,6-glucan (D-fraction) is the immunomodulatory active. Activates Dectin-1 on macrophages + NK cells. Trialed in immune support during chemotherapy; modest blood glucose effect in some studies.