Active Hexose Correlated Compound
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thumb|Chemical structure of partially acylated α-1,4-glucan, the main polysaccharide in AHCC. thumb|AHCC is a compound produced from Shiitake mushroom. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is an alpha-glucan rich nutritional supplement produced from shiitake (Lentinula edodes). The product is a subject of research as a potential anti-cancer agent. AHCC is a popular alternative medicine in Japan.
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- Development and chemical composition
- Potential mechanisms of action
- Use in integrative medicine
- Research
- See also
- References
thumb|Chemical structure of partially acylated α-1,4-glucan, the main polysaccharide in AHCC. thumb|AHCC is a compound produced from Shiitake mushroom. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is an alpha-glucan rich nutritional supplement produced from shiitake (Lentinula edodes). The product is a subject of research as a potential anti-cancer agent. AHCC is a popular alternative medicine in Japan.
AHCC is a registered trademark of and manufactured by Amino Up Co., Ltd. in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan.
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