Maitake

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Grifola frondosa, Hen of the woods

Pharmacological Mechanism

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.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems