Author: Heidi Kaerkkaeinen
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Why beta-glucan levels in medicinal mushrooms should be taken with a grain of salt
There is a lot of interest in the marketplace regarding the beta-glucan content of medicinal mushrooms. And for good reason, as several studies suggest that many of the health benefits associated with mushrooms may be related to beta-glucans. So, it’s understandable that customers want medicinal mushrooms with the highest possible beta-glucan content. And what the…
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Why a high beta-glucan content doesn’t automatically mean a high quality medicinal mushroom product
“How much beta-glucan is in your products?” is probably the most common question we receive. And we get it. According to several studies, it appears that many of the potential health benefits of medicinal mushrooms are related to beta-glucans. So, it makes sense that suppliers (and end users) would want raw materials with the highest…
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Getting started with medicinal mushrooms
Interested in medicinal mushrooms but not sure how to get started? Our article will help you understand what to take into consideration, what dosage forms to use, and what species of medicinal mushrooms to choose.