AHCCExploring the Benefits and Production of AHCC

Exploring the Benefits and Production of AHCC

What is AHCC?

AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) is a natural substance extracted from certain basidiomycetes species. It is obtained from the Shiitake Mushroom class through fermentation and similar processes.

AHCC is a compound that can only be obtained through the fermentation of “Shiitake Mushroom”.

Products claiming to be a mixture of Shiitake, Reishi, and Maitake mushrooms are not “real AHCC”.

As a result of the studies by Dr. Toshihiko Okamoto (University of Tokyo), AHCC was first defined and patented in 1989 by Amino Up Chemical Co., LTD through the fermentation of Shiitake Mushroom. However, as known, the patent expired in 2009, and since then, many producers around the world have started to produce and sell AHCC.

A large part of the AHCC composition is made up of polysaccharides, which include beta-glucan (β-glucan) and acetylated α-glucan. Acetylated α-glucan, produced by the fermentation and culturing of mushroom mycelium, is unique to AHCC. About 20% of AHCC consists of α-glucans.

In our article, you can find general information about AHCC, its health benefits, side effects, and usage.

AHCC available in supplement form is known to serve as an antioxidant. Although research on the health effects of AHCC is quite limited, advocates claim that taking AHCC can offer various health benefits.

How is AHCC Produced?

AHCC is obtained solely and exclusively through the basic fermentation of Shiitake Mushroom and a series of processes. These processing steps include:

  • Culturing
  • Separa…

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