Compound Monograph

Beta-glucans

Immune-modulating polysaccharides built from glucose, abundant in medicinal mushrooms, oats, and yeast; classic activators of innate immunity.

Classification

Beta-glucans are polysaccharides, part of the carbohydrates class. Sugars and their polymers — the immune-active polysaccharides, soothing mucilages, and prebiotic fibres of medicinal plants.

Where Does It Come From? (6)

Beta-glucans are polysaccharides, found in Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion's Mane and 3 other sources.