Absorption
✦Hot water extracts standardized to beta-glucans are most studied. Take with food. Some products combine with other medicinal mushrooms for synergy.
Daily Dose
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Common dose: 1500-3000mg dried mushroom or 100-500mg extract
RDA: No established RDA
Upper limit: No established upper limit
Best form: Hot water extract standardized to >25% beta-glucans
Timing: With meals, divided into 2-3 doses
Some case reports of liver toxicity with prolonged high-dose use — moderate dosing recommended.
Effects
Food Sources
- Dried Agaricus blazei~25% beta-glucans by weight