Grifolan

1 min readEvidence-linked topicGreen Medicine Encyclopedia

Also known as:  GRN

 

Description

Grifolan is a specific form of Beta 1,3 Glucan derived from Maitake Mushrooms (it differs slightly in chemical structure to other forms of Beta 1,3 Glucan).

 

Health Benefits of Grifolan

Immune System

 Grifolan may activate Macrophages:  [1]

 Grifolan may stimulate the production and activity of Interleukin 1 by Macrophages.  [2]

 Grifolan may stimulate the production and activity of Interleukin 6 by Macrophages.  [3]

 Grifolan may stimulate the production and activity of Tumor Necrosis Factor- Alpha by Macrophages.  [4]

 

Dietary Sources of Grifolan

Mushrooms

 The only dietary source of Grifolan is Maitake Mushrooms.  [5]

 

This is one of more than 5,000 interlinked topics in the Green Medicine Encyclopedia.

Explore the full encyclopedia free