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For you, if you want to enjoy the immune-health benefits of shiitake, maitake & chaga mushrooms

The unique formula in Mushroom Immune with Beta Glucans can:

  • Help maintain a well-balanced immune response
  • Promote the immune function in active individuals 
  • Provide the equivalent of nearly one and a half servings of fresh mushrooms 

Mushrooms have been famous for their immune health benefits for centuries. This formula combines shiitake, maitake and chaga mushrooms, along with a highly specialized β-glucan, to help maintain a healthy, balanced immune system.

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Health benefits at a glance:

What are beta glucans/β-glucans? They are types of fiber found in the cells of certain types of yeast, mushrooms, and cereal grains and are well-known for their ability to promote a healthy immune response. 

The unique combination of the different immune system-supportive mushrooms makes this formula a powerful contribution to an effective immune response.


Why it works:

Mushroom Immune with Beta Glucans can provide a variety of immune-modulating natural substances including three types of mushrooms well-recognized for their immune health benefits, as well as Wellmune®—a best-in-class beta-glucan ingredient known for its immune-supportive properties. 

This all-in-one formula can support the balance between the different aspects of immune function—which in turn can help your body mount a balanced and effective immune system.


The science behind the product:

Our unique formula can support an effective immune response, thanks to a combination of the:

  • Benefits of three types of mushrooms: You probably have heard of shiitake and maitake mushrooms, but did you know that they are highly recognized for their immune benefits? We also added the lesser known but equally impressive chaga mushroom. This combination can provide the equivalent of nearly one and a half servings of fresh mushrooms to support your healthy immune response.
  • Highly specialized β-glucan polysaccharide from yeast:  β-glucans are well-recognized for their ability to promote a balanced immune response—a reputation that research now confirms. Several clinical studies have shown their immune promoting benefits.

Although beta glucans are found in small amounts in foods as baker’s yeast, mushrooms, and cereal grains, it is easier to achieve clinically studied levels with a daily supplement. 

Our experts evaluated more than 14 β-glucan ingredients from various sources, and Wellmune® stood out because this patented β-glucan from brewer’s yeast had the most clinical support for promoting the body’s healthy immune response.

Together, all these natural substances can provide a unique support to help maintain a healthy, effective and balanced immune response.


How to use:

Please take according to the dosage and use guidelines under supplement facts, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

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