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Does Beta-Glucans Help With Vaccine Immune Boost?

May enhance antibody production following influenza and COVID-19 vaccination when taken around the time of the shot.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

May enhance antibody production following influenza and COVID-19 vaccination when taken around the time of the shot.

Effective Dose

500 mg/day yeast beta-glucan for 14 days around vaccination

Products Containing Beta-Glucans

FreshCap Tremella Mushroom Capsules
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Anima Mundi Adaptogenic Powder
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Host Defense Lion's Mane Capsules
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Host Defense Mesima Capsules
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Host Defense MycoShield Throat Spray
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Host Defense Mushroom Powders
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Host Defense Stamets 7 Capsules
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Hello100 Lion's Mane Capsules
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Host Defense Mushrooms
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RYZE Mushroom Coffee
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Other Claims About Beta-Glucans

Reduces the number of respiratory tra... (moderate) Reduces common cold episodes and tons... (moderate) Beta-glucan-rich foods may increase G... (weak)
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